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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central Northern Michigan University DePaul Bradley Roosevelt University| Eastern Illinois University | McKendree University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $240 |
Diversity |
EIU | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
EIU | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,960 students)
EIU vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or McKendree University?
- McKendree University is 229.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at McKendree University than Eastern Illinois University ($32,020.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than McKendree University ($13,380 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 7.2% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,812 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as McKendree University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 105.1% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($24,145 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 4 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than McKendree University (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $4,800 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,500)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,650)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($240 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/