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Overview |
McNeese | SU | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
McNeese | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1120/1355 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $278 |
Diversity |
McNeese | SU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 1,483 students)
McNeese vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or SU?
- Southwestern University is 841.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 628.9% higher at SU than McNeese State University ($48,450.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than SU ($10,154 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 24.5% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($9,878 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than McNeese State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 220.8% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($30,609 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 139 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming SU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than SU (44.8%)
McNeese vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or SU? 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 SU and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than McNeese State University (73% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $13,400 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $6,655 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,238 vs. $26,893)
- McNeese graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($209 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/