McKendree is Only Illinois School on ‘100 Best College Buys’ List
10/25/2010
Lebanon, Ill. — McKendree University is once again the only Illinois institution to
be designated one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys®” in 2010-2011, for providing
the highest quality education at the lowest cost. The university has earned the distinction
numerous times since 1997.
Inclusion is based solely on merit and key criteria of opportunities for financial aid, low tuition cost and excellent academic standards. Eligible colleges and universities
must be accredited, four-year institutions that offer bachelor’s degrees, residence halls and dining service. Their first-year students must have a high school
grade point average or an SAT or ACT score above the national average for entering
freshmen. Finally, out-of-state cost of attendance for three quarters or two semesters
must be below or not exceed by more than ten percent the current national average
of $31,959 for tuition, fees, room and board.
“McKendree University is proud to be the only Illinois school among ‘America’s 100
Best College Buys®’ once again,’” said Dr. James Dennis, president. “We will continue
to offer high quality academic and co-curricular experiences while managing our resources
wisely.”
Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc., an independent research and consulting
organization in Gainesville, Ga., evaluated over 1,100 colleges and universities across
the country to compile its 15th annual “100 Best College Buys®” report for 2010-2011.
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