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Overview |
USJ | McKendree University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 871/1277 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
USJ | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
USJ | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
USJ | McKendree University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 1,960 students)
USJ vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or McKendree University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 31.3% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at USJ than McKendree University ($42,050.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than USJ ($22,431 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 14.2% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($11,590 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as McKendree University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 17.3% larger than aid received McKendree University ($28,311 vs. $24,145)
USJ vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 74 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming McKendree University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
USJ vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or McKendree University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between McKendree University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than McKendree University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $2,900 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/