- Both McKendree University and Aurora University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- McKendree University has more expensive tuition of $34,070 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- McKendree University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.70% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- Aurora University is larger with 5,918 students than McKendree University (1,960 students).
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| #28 in Illinois | Rankings | #15 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lebanon, IL | Location | Aurora, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,070 | Undergraduate | $28,220 |
| $9,450 | Graduate | $15,363 |
| $20,599 | Financial Aid | $16,169 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 61.70% | Acceptance Rate | 87.32% |
| 26.75% | Yield | 29.97% |
| Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,960 | Total Students | 5,918 |
| 1,534 | Undergraduate | 4,048 |
| 426 | Graduate | 1,870 |
| 451 | Online Enrollment | 1,615 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 75% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $50,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,052) $5,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,120 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 83 Full-time 137 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 132 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| 229 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 411 Full-time 455 Part-time |
| $62,241 for Faculties $54,215 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time |