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Overview |
McKendree University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 38% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 70% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Susquahanna than McKendree University ($54,440.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Susquahanna ($22,431 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 29.1% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,590 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 69.5% larger than aid received McKendree University ($40,914 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or McKendree University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than McKendree University (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $8,700 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/