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RU Texas State Tarleton NKU UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University LSU AUM UL Lafayette JMU Lamar University| McNeese State University | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
McNeese | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $215 |
Diversity |
McNeese | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
McNeese | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 21% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 1,704 students)
McNeese vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 17.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.4% higher at UVa-Wise than McNeese State University ($25,419.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than McNeese ($9,923 vs. $10,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 20.7% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($9,878 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than McNeese State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 49.9% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($14,299 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 87 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than McNeese State University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,100)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $589 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($20,238 vs. $20,827)
- McNeese graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($209 vs. $215)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/