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Overview |
McNeese | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
McNeese | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $208 |
Diversity |
McNeese | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than William Carey University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 5,662 students)
McNeese vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 162.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at William Carey University than McNeese State University ($13,500.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than William Carey University ($10,154 vs. $15,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 32.4% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($7,463 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 39.7% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($13,331 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at William Carey University (1071) is 42 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming William Carey University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman William Carey University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
McNeese vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or William Carey University? 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 William Carey University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at William Carey University is higher than McNeese State University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $46 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($20,192 vs. $20,238)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($208 vs. $209)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/