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Overview |
McNeese | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
McNeese | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $205 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Nicholls State 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
- McNeese State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 5,883 students)
McNeese vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Nicholls State University?
- McNeese State University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at McNeese than Nicholls State University ($6,647.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Nicholls State University ($10,154 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 7.3% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,878 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($9,540 vs. $9,310)
McNeese vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Nicholls State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nicholls State University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 1 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Nicholls 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 Nicholls State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than McNeese State University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $390 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($19,848 vs. $20,238)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($205 vs. $209)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/