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Overview |
Judson University | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
Judson University | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Judson University | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | 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
- McKendree University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or McKendree University?
- McKendree University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at McKendree University than Judson University ($32,020.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than McKendree University ($19,268 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 2.4% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,320 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Judson University ($24,145 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 80 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Judson University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Judson University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/