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Overview |
McNeese | Framingham State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Framingham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 4,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | framingham.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Framingham State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $17,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $8,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 77% |
Admission |
McNeese | Framingham State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1010/1200 | ||
| 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 | Framingham State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Framingham State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $24,705 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $255 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Framingham State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | Framingham State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Framingham 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 Framingham State University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 4,111 students)
McNeese vs. Framingham State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Framingham State University?
- McNeese State University is 430.6% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Framingham State University 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 Framingham State University ($10,154 vs. $17,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 33.2% lower than costs at Framingham State University ($9,878 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Framingham State University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($9,540 vs. $8,069)
McNeese vs. Framingham State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Framingham State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Framingham State University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 54 points higher than at Framingham State University (975)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Framingham State University (21)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Framingham State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Framingham 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 Framingham State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than McNeese State University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Framingham State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,467 lower median federal student loan debt than Framingham State University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $24,705)
- McNeese graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Framingham State University graduates. ($209 vs. $255)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/