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Overview |
McNeese | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 56% |
Admission |
McNeese | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $293 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
McNeese | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 3,627 students)
McNeese vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 443.6% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 320.9% higher at Belhaven University than McNeese State University ($27,980.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Belhaven University ($10,154 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 8.5% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,100 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Belhaven University (88% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 78.9% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($17,067 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or McNeese .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
McNeese vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than McNeese State University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,900)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $8,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $28,402)
- McNeese graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($209 vs. $293)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/