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Overview |
McKendree University | WMU | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
McKendree University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $275 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or WMU?
- McKendree University is 120.5% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.4% higher at McKendree University than Western Michigan University ($32,020.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than McKendree University ($20,030 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 4.4% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,102 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 254.4% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($24,145 vs. $6,813)
McKendree University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 24 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University or WMU? 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 WMU and McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than McKendree University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $600 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,383 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,633)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($240 vs. $275)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU 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/