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Overview |
McNeese | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
McNeese | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1120/1380 | ||
| 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 | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $280 |
Diversity |
McNeese | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
McNeese | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | LeTourneau 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 LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 3,536 students)
McNeese vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or LeTourneau University?
- LeTourneau University is 554.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($33,670.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 406.5% higher at LeTourneau University than McNeese State University ($33,670.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than LeTourneau University ($10,154 vs. $26,974)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 5% lower than costs at LeTourneau University ($9,878 vs. $10,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than McNeese State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LeTourneau University students is 114% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($20,412 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at LeTourneau University (1158) is 129 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming LeTourneau University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman LeTourneau University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
McNeese vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or LeTourneau 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 LeTourneau University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at LeTourneau University is higher than McNeese State University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from LeTourneau University earn on average $12,100 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $6,846 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $27,084)
- McNeese graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($209 vs. $280)
- More LeTourneau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/