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Overview |
McKendree University | PC | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
McKendree University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $269 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 46% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,199 students)
McKendree University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at PC than McKendree University ($38,990.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than McKendree University ($21,571 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 2.6% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,300 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 42.4% larger than aid received McKendree University ($34,379 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 76 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than PC (59.4%)
McKendree University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or PC? 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 PC and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than McKendree University (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $600 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,700)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,858 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,108)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($240 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/