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OSU UO Portland State University CSU EOU Texas State Humboldt State University Tarleton NKU LSU Boise State UL Lafayette| McNeese State University | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 77% |
Admission |
McNeese | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $242 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
McNeese | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Southern Oregon 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
- McNeese State University is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 5,204 students)
McNeese vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 82.7% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.7% higher at Southern Oregon University than McNeese State University ($27,765.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Southern Oregon University ($10,154 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 60.1% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($9,878 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Southern Oregon University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 36.1% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($9,540 vs. $7,011)
McNeese vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is the same at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Southern Oregon University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,200)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $3,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $23,491)
- McNeese graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($209 vs. $242)
- More Southern Oregon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/