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Overview |
McNeese | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
McNeese | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $269 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 14% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 49.9% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than McNeese State University ($11,864.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($10,154 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 23.1% lower than costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,878 vs. $12,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($9,540 vs. $7,563)
McNeese vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 78 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than McNeese State University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,400)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $5,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,238 vs. $26,094)
- McNeese graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($209 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 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/