College comparison

Dominican University vs McKendree University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Dominican University River Forest, IL	McKendree University Lebanon, IL
Acceptance rateMcKendree University is more selective	90%	72%
SAT (25–75)	880–1100	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,561	1,752
Avg net price	$11,745	$24,717
Median earnings (10 yr)Dominican University reports higher median earnings	$60,327	$58,572
Graduation rate	55%	53%
Median debt	$24,411	$23,250
Economic mobility	1.4%	0.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Dominican University or McKendree University harder to get into?

McKendree University is more selective: Dominican University's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and McKendree University's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Dominican University vs McKendree University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 880–1100 at Dominican University and — at McKendree University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.