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Overview |
Idaho | McNeese | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Idaho | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Idaho | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $209 |
Diversity |
Idaho | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Idaho | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 6,230 students)
Idaho vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or McNeese?
- University of Idaho is 20.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,182.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.4% higher at Idaho than McNeese State University ($25,418.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Idaho ($10,154 vs. $14,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($9,878 vs. $9,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 16.4% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($11,105 vs. $9,540)
Idaho vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 32 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Idaho has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than McNeese (71.2%)
Idaho vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than McNeese State University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $2,900 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,041 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($20,238 vs. $24,279)
- McNeese graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($209 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/