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Overview |
McNeese | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
McNeese | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $199 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McNeese | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Delta State University | ||
| 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
- McNeese State University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 2,556 students)
McNeese vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 63.9% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Delta State University than McNeese State University ($8,435.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Delta State University ($10,154 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 18.8% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,317 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than McNeese State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Delta State University ($9,540 vs. $8,631)
McNeese vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 59 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Delta State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Delta State University? 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 Delta State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Delta State University (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $970 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($19,268 vs. $20,238)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($199 vs. $209)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/