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Overview |
McNeese | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
McNeese | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $263 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 181.7% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.1% higher at Eastern Michigan University than McNeese State University ($14,500.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Eastern Michigan University ($10,154 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 15.4% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($9,878 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than McNeese State University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 4.2% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($9,945 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is the same at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than McNeese State University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,600)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $5,262 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $25,500)
- McNeese graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($209 vs. $263)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/