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Overview |
McKendree University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $274 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 77% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Southern Adventist 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Southern Adventist University?
- McKendree University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at McKendree University than Southern Adventist University ($32,020.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Southern Adventist University ($22,431 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 39.1% lower than costs at McKendree University ($8,330 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 72.5% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($24,145 vs. $14,000)
McKendree University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or McKendree University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
McKendree University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than Southern Adventist University (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,600)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/