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Overview |
McNeese | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 75% |
Admission |
McNeese | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McNeese | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | N/A |
Diversity |
McNeese | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McNeese | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 43.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($7,373.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at Purdue Northwest than McNeese State University ($14,364.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than McNeese ($9,162 vs. $10,154)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 20.2% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,215 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Purdue University Northwest (88% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($9,540 vs. $7,070)
McNeese vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or McNeese .
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and McNeese.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/