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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Valdosta State University | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | McNeese | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
VSU | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $209 |
Diversity |
VSU | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
VSU | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
VSU | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 6,230 students)
VSU vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or McNeese?
- McNeese State University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.1% higher at VSU than McNeese State University ($15,426.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than VSU ($10,154 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 10.7% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,922 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than McNeese State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 3.5% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($9,875 vs. $9,540)
VSU vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or VSU .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 36 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than McNeese (71.2%)
VSU vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than McNeese State University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,300)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,762 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($20,238 vs. $25,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/