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Overview |
McNeese | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
McNeese | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 986/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $248 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Salem State University?
- McNeese State University is 465.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Salem State University than McNeese State University ($7,050.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Salem State University ($10,154 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 51.4% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,878 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than McNeese State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,540 vs. $8,562)
McNeese vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or McNeese .
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Salem 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 Salem State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than McNeese State University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $400 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $3,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $24,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($209 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/