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Overview |
McNeese | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 86% |
Admission |
McNeese | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $253 |
Diversity |
McNeese | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 60% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 79.5% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at University of North Dakota than McNeese State University ($13,856.00 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 North Dakota ($10,154 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 3% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($9,878 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than University of North Dakota (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 49.4% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($9,540 vs. $6,387)
McNeese vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 59 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or University of North Dakota? 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 North Dakota and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than McNeese State University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $10,700 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,262 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($20,238 vs. $24,500)
- McNeese graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($209 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota 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/