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Overview |
McNeese | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
McNeese | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $225 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
McNeese | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| 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 Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 255 students)
McNeese vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Northwood University-Texas?
- Northwood University Texas is 98.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Northwood University-Texas than McNeese State University ($10,200.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Northwood University-Texas ($11,393 vs. $14,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 20.6% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,784 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than McNeese State University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 50.5% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($14,160 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or McNeese .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Texas is higher than McNeese State University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $6,500 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $1,537 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($20,238 vs. $21,775)
- McNeese graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($209 vs. $225)
- More Northwood University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/