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Overview |
McNeese | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 84% |
Admission |
McNeese | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
McNeese | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 145.5% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.2% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than McNeese State University ($18,028.00 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 Minnesota-Duluth ($10,154 vs. $18,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 2.5% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,638 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than University of Minnesota Duluth (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 29.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($9,540 vs. $7,345)
McNeese vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 80 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 Minnesota-Duluth and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than McNeese State University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $9,500 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,762 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($20,238 vs. $25,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/