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Roosevelt University SIUE EIU Drury University Loyola St. Ambrose University IWU| McKendree University | Grace University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McKendree University | Grace University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $183 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Grace 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
- McKendree University is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 298 students)
McKendree University vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Grace University?
- McKendree University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at McKendree University than Grace University ($32,020.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than McKendree University ($19,798 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 58.2% lower than costs at McKendree University ($7,324 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Grace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 84.6% larger than aid received Grace University ($24,145 vs. $13,079)
McKendree University vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 3 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Grace University (45.9%)
McKendree University vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Grace 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 Grace University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Grace University (54% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,250)
- Grace University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($183 vs. $240)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/