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MCA Roosevelt University Memphis SIUE EIU Drury University Loyola IWU St. Ambrose University| McKendree University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | CBU | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
McKendree University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,934 students)
McKendree University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at CBU than McKendree University ($35,520.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than McKendree University ($18,612 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 13.4% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,220 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 11.7% larger than aid received McKendree University ($26,964 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 99 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or CBU? 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 CBU and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Christian Brothers University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $2,300 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/