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Overview |
WSU | McNeese | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 88% |
Admission |
WSU | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $209 |
Diversity |
WSU | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 6,230 students)
WSU vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or McNeese?
- Wichita State University is 33% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at WSU than McNeese State University ($16,208.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than WSU ($10,154 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 27.7% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,878 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Wichita State University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,540 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 60 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than McNeese (71.2%)
WSU vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than McNeese State University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,800)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $262 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,238 vs. $20,500)
- McNeese graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($209 vs. $211)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/