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Overview |
McNeese | Career Point College | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 1,549 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | careerpointcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Career Point College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $18,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $18,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $6,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 80% |
Admission |
McNeese | Career Point College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Career Point College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Career Point College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $22,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $15,333 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $158 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Career Point College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McNeese | Career Point College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Career Point College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Career Point College based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 1,549 students)
McNeese vs. Career Point College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Career Point College?
- Career Point College is 262.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($18,650.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.6% higher at Career Point College than McNeese State University ($18,650.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Career Point College ($11,393 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Career Point College are 32.5% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,000 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Career Point College (83% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Career Point College ($9,409 vs. $6,075)
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Career Point College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Career Point College or McNeese .
McNeese vs. Career Point College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Career Point College? 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 Career Point College and McNeese.
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Career Point College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $22,200)
- Career Point College students graduate with a $4,905 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($15,333 vs. $20,238)
- Career Point College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($158 vs. $209)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Career Point College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/