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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | McNeese | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 88% |
Admission |
CSU | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $209 |
Diversity |
CSU | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- California State University Chico is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 6,230 students)
CSU vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or McNeese?
- California State University Chico is 11.6% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.1% higher at CSU than McNeese State University ($17,622.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than CSU ($10,154 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 54% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($9,878 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than California State University Chico (88% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 4.1% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($9,540 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or CSU .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 26 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than McNeese (71.2%)
CSU vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than McNeese State University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $8,400 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $44,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $3,238 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,238)
- CSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($175 vs. $209)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/