- Both McKendree University and Lewis University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Lewis University has more expensive tuition of $37,882 than McKendree University ($34,070).
- Lewis University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.83% than McKendree University (61.70%).
- Lewis University is larger with 6,513 students than McKendree University (1,960 students).
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| #28 in Illinois | Rankings | #10 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lebanon, IL | Location | Romeoville, IL |
| Known as | Lewis College Lewis College of Science and Technology Lewis School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name Technical School Holy Name Technical School | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,070 | Undergraduate | $37,882 |
| $9,450 | Graduate | $15,490 |
| $20,599 | Financial Aid | $20,916 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 61.70% | Acceptance Rate | 53.83% |
| 26.75% | Yield | 20.77% |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,960 | Total Students | 6,513 |
| 1,534 | Undergraduate | 3,933 |
| 426 | Graduate | 2,580 |
| 451 | Online Enrollment | 1,332 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $50,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,600 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,052) $5,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,061) $7,350 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,120 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,606 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 83 Full-time 137 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| 229 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 575 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| $62,241 for Faculties $54,215 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,963 for Faculties $61,390 Part-time |