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Overview |
McKendree University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1130/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 62% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Cedarville 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Cedarville University than McKendree University ($34,498.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Cedarville University ($22,431 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 38% lower than costs at McKendree University ($8,400 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 23% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,145 vs. $19,637)
McKendree University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 163 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
McKendree University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than McKendree University (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/