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Overview |
McNeese | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 76% |
Admission |
McNeese | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $246 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McNeese | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 46% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 3,721 students)
McNeese vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 62.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 364.2% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than McNeese State University ($30,857.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($10,154 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 16.5% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,480 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (88% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 19.8% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($11,428 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 44 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than McNeese State University (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $14,200 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $3,574 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($20,238 vs. $23,812)
- McNeese graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($209 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/