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DBU Henderson State University Harding University College of the Ozarks Texas State Tarleton NKU Arkansas LSU Samford University UL Lafayette Lamar University| Ouachita Baptist University | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | McNeese | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
OBU | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
OBU | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $209 |
Diversity |
OBU | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
OBU | McNeese | ||
| 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 OBU based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or McNeese?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 492.6% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.9% higher at OBU than McNeese State University ($30,500.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than OBU ($10,154 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 12.3% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,800 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 132.5% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($22,181 vs. $9,540)
OBU vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 91 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- OBU has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than McNeese (71.2%)
OBU vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or McNeese? 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 McNeese and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than McNeese State University (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $600 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,400)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $2,262 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($20,238 vs. $22,500)
- McNeese graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($209 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/