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Overview |
McNeese | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Kenner, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $12,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $8,928 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $20,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $5,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
McNeese | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 46 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 41 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 65.9% | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $245 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
McNeese | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Herzing University-Kenner based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 368 students)
McNeese vs. Herzing University-Kenner Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Herzing University-Kenner?
- Herzing University Kenner is 140.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($12,360.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at Herzing University-Kenner than McNeese State University ($12,360.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Herzing University-Kenner ($11,393 vs. $20,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Kenner are 18.7% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,928 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Kenner than McNeese State University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 60.7% larger than aid received Herzing University Kenner ($9,409 vs. $5,856)
McNeese vs. Herzing University-Kenner Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Herzing University-Kenner? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Kenner or McNeese .
- Herzing University-Kenner has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. Herzing University-Kenner Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Herzing University-Kenner? 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 Herzing University-Kenner and McNeese.
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $600 more per year than Herzing University-Kenner graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,400)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $3,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Kenner graduates. ($20,238 vs. $23,713)
- McNeese graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Kenner graduates. ($209 vs. $245)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Kenner students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/