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Overview |
Macon State | McNeese | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
Macon State | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 3,294 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 47.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 810/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $209 |
Diversity |
Macon State | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 2% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macon State | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | - | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or McNeese?
- McNeese State University is 126% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Macon State than McNeese State University ($8,411.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 57% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($6,750 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Macon State College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,409 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Macon State College (37% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/