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Overview |
McKendree University | Central College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1040/1218 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
McKendree University | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,169 students)
McKendree University vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Central College?
- McKendree University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at McKendree University than Central College ($32,020.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Central College ($22,431 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 6.7% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,860 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 119.5% larger than aid received Central College ($24,145 vs. $10,999)
McKendree University vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 62 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Central College? 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 Central College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than McKendree University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $300 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,000)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/