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Overview |
McNeese | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
McNeese | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1027/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $232 |
Diversity |
McNeese | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | St. Cloud State 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
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 71.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.3% higher at St. Cloud State University than McNeese State University ($18,695.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than St. Cloud State University ($10,154 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Saint Cloud State University ($9,878 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Cloud State University than McNeese State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 57.9% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($9,540 vs. $6,042)
McNeese vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Saint Cloud State University (1030) is 1 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than McNeese State University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $2,262 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $22,500)
- McNeese graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($209 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/