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UNM UTEP Arizona Christian University Texas Tech Texas State Tarleton NKU ASU LSU UL Lafayette ENMU Lamar University| McNeese State University | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | NMSU | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 14,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $12,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $8,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $15,073 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
McNeese | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 15,201 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 11,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 885/1110 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $176 |
Diversity |
McNeese | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
McNeese | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 6,060 students)
McNeese vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 22.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.1% higher at NMSU than McNeese State University ($23,407.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than McNeese ($8,353 vs. $11,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 13.5% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,596 vs. $12,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than McNeese State University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 60.2% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($15,073 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 46 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or NMSU? 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 NMSU and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than McNeese State University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($17,118 vs. $20,238)
- NMSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($176 vs. $209)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/