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Overview |
McNeese | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
McNeese | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $268 |
Diversity |
McNeese | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McNeese | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 1,771 students)
McNeese vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 433.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313% higher at East Texas Baptist University than McNeese State University ($27,450.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than East Texas Baptist University ($10,154 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 3.2% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,878 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 73.5% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($16,552 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 47 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
McNeese vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than McNeese State University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,100)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $5,762 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $26,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($209 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/