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Overview |
McNeese | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 1,228 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #612 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | ololcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $13,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $13,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $14,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $15,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $9,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
McNeese | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 184 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
McNeese | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Our Lady of the Lake College based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 1,228 students)
McNeese vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Our Lady of the Lake College?
- Our Lady of the Lake College is 169.8% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($13,886.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Our Lady of the Lake College than McNeese State University ($13,886.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Our Lady of the Lake College ($10,154 vs. $15,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 45.7% lower than costs at Our Lady of the Lake College ($9,878 vs. $14,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Our Lady of the Lake College than McNeese State University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 1% larger than aid received Our Lady of the Lake College ($9,540 vs. $9,442)
McNeese vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Our Lady of the Lake College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of the Lake College or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 19 points higher than at Our Lady of the Lake College (1010)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Our Lady of the Lake College (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Our Lady of the Lake College (3.23)
- Our Lady of the Lake College has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Our Lady of the Lake College? 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 Our Lady of the Lake College and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Our Lady of the Lake College (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Our Lady of the Lake College earn on average $3,200 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Our Lady of the Lake College graduates. ($20,238 vs. $25,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Our Lady of the Lake College graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More Our Lady of the Lake College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/