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Overview |
McKendree University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 54% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 55.5% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than McKendree University ($49,800.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($22,431 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 19.8% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($11,590 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 53.3% larger than aid received McKendree University ($37,006 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 251 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than McKendree University (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $13,500 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/