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Overview |
Arkansas State University | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Arkansas State University | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | McKendree University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 1,960 students)
Arkansas State University vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or McKendree University?
- McKendree University is 364.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.3% higher at McKendree University than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($32,020.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than McKendree University ($12,011 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 14.8% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,100 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as McKendree University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 115.1% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($24,145 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 82 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
Arkansas State University vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/