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Overview |
McKendree University | CU | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $224 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
McKendree University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or CU?
- McKendree University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at McKendree University than Cumberland University ($32,020.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than McKendree University ($18,528 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 28.9% lower than costs at McKendree University ($8,990 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 9% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($24,145 vs. $22,145)
McKendree University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 17 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming McKendree University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CU (3.3)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than CU (66.2%)
McKendree University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or CU? 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 CU and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Cumberland University (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $8,400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $1,521 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $23,250)
- CU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($224 vs. $240)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/