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Overview |
McNeese | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
McNeese | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1200/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $268 |
Diversity |
McNeese | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 850.7% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 636.1% higher at University of St Thomas than McNeese State University ($48,930.00 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 St Thomas ($10,154 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 27.4% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,878 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than McNeese State University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 238.4% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($32,284 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 173 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than McNeese State University (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $18,000 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $5,762 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($20,238 vs. $26,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($209 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas 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/