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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Texas State Jackson State University Tarleton| Southern Connecticut State University | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | McNeese | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 88% |
Admission |
SCSU | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $209 |
Diversity |
SCSU | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,230 students)
SCSU vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or McNeese?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 25.7% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.2% higher at SCSU than McNeese State University ($19,358.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than SCSU ($10,154 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 42.5% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($9,878 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Southern Connecticut State University (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 30.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,540 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 111 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than McNeese (71.2%)
SCSU vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than McNeese State University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $3,012 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($20,238 vs. $23,250)
- McNeese graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($209 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/