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WVU WVSU Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University ECU Old Dominion Texas State Tarleton NKU ETSU LSU| McNeese State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
McNeese | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $239 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Marshall 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
- Marshall University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at Marshall University than McNeese State University ($18,244.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than McNeese ($8,756 vs. $10,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 19.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,878 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than McNeese State University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 17.6% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($11,221 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 1 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Marshall 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 Marshall University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than McNeese State University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,200)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $23,134)
- McNeese graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($209 vs. $239)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/