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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| McNeese State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
McNeese | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
McNeese | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 4,358 students)
McNeese vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 70.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.3% higher at Longwood University than McNeese State University ($21,690.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Longwood University ($10,154 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 44.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,878 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than McNeese State University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 8.3% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($10,332 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 44 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Longwood 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 Longwood University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than McNeese State University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,200)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $25,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/