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Overview |
Purdue North Central | McNeese | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 88% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $209 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | - | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or McNeese?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 31.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.2% higher at Purdue North Central than McNeese State University ($16,164.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than McNeese ($7,832 vs. $10,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 33.8% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($7,380 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (88% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($9,540 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 86 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (37% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,900)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,598 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($20,238 vs. $24,836)
- McNeese graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($209 vs. $256)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/