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Overview |
McNeese | MSU | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
McNeese | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 992/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $193 |
Diversity |
McNeese | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 21% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 2,777 students)
McNeese vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or MSU?
- Minot State University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at MSU than McNeese State University ($7,168.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than MSU ($10,154 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 37.6% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($7,180 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than McNeese State University (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 72.1% larger than aid received Minot State University ($9,540 vs. $5,542)
McNeese vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 30 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or MSU? 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 MSU and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Minot State University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,000)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $1,513 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($18,725 vs. $20,238)
- MSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($193 vs. $209)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/