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Overview |
Shorter | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 871/1277 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $240 |
Diversity |
Shorter | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Shorter | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | McKendree University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or McKendree University?
- McKendree University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at McKendree University than Shorter University ($32,020.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than McKendree University ($13,490 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 23.3% lower than costs at McKendree University ($9,400 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as McKendree University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Shorter University ($24,145 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 37 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming McKendree University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
Shorter vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Shorter University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $1,000 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $5,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,418)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($240 vs. $293)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/