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Roosevelt University OU SIUE Minnesota Doane University EIU Crown College Drury University Loyola GCU PLNU IWU| McKendree University | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 23% | ||
| 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 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $261 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
McKendree University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 15.6% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Concordia University-Seward than McKendree University ($37,000.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Concordia University-Seward ($22,431 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 15.3% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,050 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 8.3% larger than aid received McKendree University ($26,141 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 70 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Concordia University Seward (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,000)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,250)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward 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/