- McKendree University is a private school while Governors State University (GSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- McKendree University has more expensive tuition of $34,070 than GSU ($11,320).
- McKendree University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.70% than GSU (65.56%).
- GSU is larger with 4,427 students than McKendree University (1,960 students).
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| #28 in Illinois | Rankings | #45 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lebanon, IL | Location | University Park, IL |
| Known as | GSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,070 | Undergraduate | $10,468 Illinois residents $11,320 out-of-state |
| $9,450 | Graduate | $8,590 Illinois residents $10,072 out-of-state |
| $20,599 | Financial Aid | $7,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 61.70% | Acceptance Rate | 65.56% |
| 26.75% | Yield | 34.73% |
| Test Scores | 945 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,960 | Total Students | 4,427 |
| 1,534 | Undergraduate | 2,609 |
| 426 | Graduate | 1,818 |
| 451 | Online Enrollment | 1,448 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 20% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 39% | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 56% |
| $50,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,000 |
| 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: 274) $8,000 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 | 10 to 1 |
| 83 Full-time 137 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 241 Full-time 319 Part-time |
| 229 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 670 Full-time 365 Part-time |
| $62,241 for Faculties $54,215 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,795 for Faculties $65,004 Part-time |