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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| McNeese State University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
McNeese | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $227 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 21% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Lamar University than McNeese State University ($16,020.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Lamar University ($10,154 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,878 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than McNeese State University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 9% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($10,397 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 55 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Lamar 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 Lamar University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Lamar University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $1,500 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $1,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $22,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($209 vs. $227)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/