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Overview |
McNeese | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 18,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $5,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $5,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $8,932 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $14,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $3,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 51% |
Admission |
McNeese | Columbia Southern University | ||
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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 | |||
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Academics |
McNeese | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $169 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
McNeese | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 85% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (18,487 students vs. 6,060 students)
McNeese vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Columbia Southern University?
- Columbia Southern University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($5,528.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at McNeese than Columbia Southern University ($6,647.00 vs. $5,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Columbia Southern University ($11,393 vs. $14,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 18.6% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,932 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Columbia Southern University (83% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 135.5% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($9,409 vs. $3,995)
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or McNeese .
McNeese vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Columbia Southern 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 Columbia Southern University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Columbia Southern University (37% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $3,834 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($16,404 vs. $20,238)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($169 vs. $209)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia Southern University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/