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Overview |
McKendree University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1200/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $273 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
McKendree University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,210 students)
McKendree University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 74.9% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than McKendree University ($56,001.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Kalamazoo College ($22,431 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 2.2% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,340 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 73.3% larger than aid received McKendree University ($41,855 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or McKendree University .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than McKendree University (80% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $6,100 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,450)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($240 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/