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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn Texas State Tarleton RIC NKU LSU Roger Williams University UL Lafayette| Eastern Connecticut State University | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | McNeese | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
ECSU | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $209 |
Diversity |
ECSU | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- McNeese State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or McNeese?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 25.7% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at ECSU than McNeese State University ($9,706.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than ECSU ($10,154 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 63% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($9,878 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($10,993 vs. $9,540)
ECSU vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than McNeese (71.2%)
ECSU vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than McNeese State University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $2,762 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,238 vs. $23,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($209 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/