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Overview |
McNeese | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
McNeese | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $229 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Shepherd University | ||
| 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 Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 3,235 students)
McNeese vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.3% higher at Shepherd University than McNeese State University ($15,774.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than McNeese ($9,827 vs. $10,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 11.2% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($9,878 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than McNeese State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,540 vs. $7,328)
McNeese vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 34 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than McNeese State University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,500)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $1,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $22,223)
- McNeese graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($209 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/