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Overview |
McNeese | NSU | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 6,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $5,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $17,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $11,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $12,272 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $11,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
McNeese | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 10,211 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 8,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 840/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
McNeese | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $320 |
Diversity |
McNeese | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
McNeese | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 31% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 6,045 students)
McNeese vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($5,926.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.2% higher at NSU than McNeese State University ($17,428.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than NSU ($11,393 vs. $12,272)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($10,596 vs. $11,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than McNeese State University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 18.5% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($11,153 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 221 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or NSU? 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 NSU and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Norfolk State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,700)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $10,762 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($20,238 vs. $31,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($209 vs. $320)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/