- Both McKendree University and Elmhurst University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Elmhurst University has more expensive tuition of $41,628 than McKendree University ($34,070).
- McKendree University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.70% than Elmhurst University (70.53%).
- Elmhurst University is larger with 3,731 students than McKendree University (1,960 students).
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| #28 in Illinois | Rankings | #17 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lebanon, IL | Location | Elmhurst, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,070 | Undergraduate | $41,628 |
| $9,450 | Graduate | $34,037 |
| $20,599 | Financial Aid | $25,425 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 61.70% | Acceptance Rate | 70.53% |
| 26.75% | Yield | 19.33% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,960 | Total Students | 3,731 |
| 1,534 | Undergraduate | 3,027 |
| 426 | Graduate | 704 |
| 451 | Online Enrollment | 611 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 75% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $50,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,052) $5,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 974) $6,524 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,120 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 83 Full-time 137 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 158 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| 229 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 409 Full-time 290 Part-time |
| $62,241 for Faculties $54,215 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,812 for Faculties $57,599 Part-time |