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Iowa ISU Texas State UNOMAHA Tarleton NKU University of Minnesota-Duluth LSU Drake Northwest UL Lafayette Wartburg College| University of Northern Iowa | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | McNeese | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 88% |
Admission |
UNI | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $209 |
Diversity |
UNI | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UNI | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 6,230 students)
UNI vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or McNeese?
- University of Northern Iowa is 57.6% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.8% higher at UNI than McNeese State University ($19,265.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than UNI ($10,154 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 5.7% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,343 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than University of Northern Iowa (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 48.8% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($9,540 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 21 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than McNeese (71.2%)
UNI vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than McNeese State University (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $3,700 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $387 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($20,238 vs. $20,625)
- McNeese graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($209 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/