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Overview |
McNeese | Lander University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
McNeese | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $279 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
McNeese | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 4,167 students)
McNeese vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Lander University?
- Lander University is 107.9% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at Lander University than McNeese State University ($20,300.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Lander University ($10,154 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 8.3% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,878 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than McNeese State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 12.8% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($10,763 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 107 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Lander University (67.4%)
McNeese vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Lander 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 Lander University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is the same as at Lander University (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $6,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $27,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander 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/