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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | McKendree University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 871/1277 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UT | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $240 |
Diversity |
UT | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UT | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UT | McKendree 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 1,960 students)
UT vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or McKendree University?
- McKendree University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at McKendree University than The University of Tampa ($32,020.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than UT ($22,431 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 4.9% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,590 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as McKendree University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 72% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($24,145 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 86 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming UT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman UT students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- McKendree University has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or McKendree 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 McKendree University and UT.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than McKendree University (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $3,500 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $2,307 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,557)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($240 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/