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Overview |
McNeese | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
McNeese | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $193 |
Diversity |
McNeese | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 21.5% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.7% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than McNeese State University ($16,068.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($10,154 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 0% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,878 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than University of Houston Downtown (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 21.5% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($9,540 vs. $7,849)
McNeese vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 135 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than University of Houston Downtown (37% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $3,400 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,000)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,488 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,238)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($193 vs. $209)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/