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Overview |
McNeese | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 2,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $7,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $7,892 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $12,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $9,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
McNeese | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 3,411 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 1,745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 13/22 | ||
| 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 | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $303 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
McNeese | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Mississippi Valley State University based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 2,196 students)
McNeese vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 53.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($7,892.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Mississippi Valley State University than McNeese State University ($7,892.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Mississippi Valley State University ($11,393 vs. $12,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 30.6% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,112 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than McNeese State University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Mississippi Valley State University ($9,409 vs. $9,302)
McNeese vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Mississippi Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi Valley State University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 179 points higher than at Mississippi Valley State University (850)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than Mississippi Valley State University (51.2%)
McNeese vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Mississippi Valley State 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 Mississippi Valley State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $26,600)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $9,098 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $29,336)
- McNeese graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($209 vs. $303)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/