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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | McNeese | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 |
Southern Illinois University | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $209 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,230 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or McNeese?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 87.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Southern Illinois University than McNeese State University ($9,638.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Southern Illinois University ($10,154 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,878 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than McNeese State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 18.1% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($11,269 vs. $9,540)
Southern Illinois University vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 3 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than McNeese (71.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than McNeese State University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $3,800 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $2,262 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $22,500)
- McNeese graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($209 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/