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Overview |
McKendree University | KWC | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $236 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
McKendree University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | KWC | ||
| 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
- McKendree University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 813 students)
McKendree University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or KWC?
- McKendree University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at McKendree University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($32,020.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than McKendree University ($20,735 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 3.7% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,175 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($24,145 vs. $20,036)
McKendree University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 42 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or KWC? 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 KWC and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $9,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $343 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,250)
- KWC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($236 vs. $240)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/