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Overview |
McNeese | Hallmark University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | hallmarkuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Hallmark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $10,153 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $6,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 65% |
Admission |
McNeese | Hallmark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 99.1% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Hallmark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Hallmark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $19,160 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $198 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Hallmark University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McNeese | Hallmark University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Hallmark University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Hallmark University based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 879 students)
McNeese vs. Hallmark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Hallmark University?
- McNeese State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Hallmark University for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at McNeese than Hallmark University ($6,647.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hallmark University than McNeese ($10,153 vs. $11,393)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Hallmark University (83% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 48.8% larger than aid received Hallmark University ($9,409 vs. $6,322)
McNeese vs. Hallmark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Hallmark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hallmark University or McNeese .
- Hallmark University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. Hallmark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Hallmark 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 Hallmark University and McNeese.
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Hallmark University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,000)
- Hallmark University students graduate with a $1,078 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($19,160 vs. $20,238)
- Hallmark University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($198 vs. $209)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hallmark University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/