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Overview |
McNeese | Bridgewater State | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Bridgewater, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 9,604 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | bridgew.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Bridgewater State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $14,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $17,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 82% |
Admission |
McNeese | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 8,807 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 7,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Bridgewater State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $24,590 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $254 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Bridgewater State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Bridgewater State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Bridgewater State?
- McNeese State University is 465.6% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Bridgewater State than McNeese State University ($7,050.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Bridgewater State ($10,154 vs. $17,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 43.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($9,878 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Bridgewater State University (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($9,540 vs. $8,616)
McNeese vs. Bridgewater State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Bridgewater State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bridgewater State or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 33 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Bridgewater State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Bridgewater State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bridgewater State and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than McNeese State University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,352 lower median federal student loan debt than Bridgewater State graduates. ($20,238 vs. $24,590)
- McNeese graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Bridgewater State graduates. ($209 vs. $254)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/