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Overview |
McNeese | UW | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
McNeese | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
McNeese | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $191 |
Diversity |
McNeese | UW | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
McNeese | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | UW | ||
| 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 Wyoming is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or UW?
- McNeese State University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.1% higher at UW than McNeese State University ($19,950.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than UW ($10,154 vs. $12,819)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($9,878 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than McNeese State University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 6.7% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($9,540 vs. $8,942)
McNeese vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 93 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming UW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or UW? 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 UW and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than McNeese State University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $7,400 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $44,000)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $1,738 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,238)
- UW graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($191 vs. $209)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/