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Overview |
McNeese | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
McNeese | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $279 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
McNeese | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 124.7% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.7% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than McNeese State University ($27,164.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Saginaw Valley State University ($10,154 vs. $12,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 15.4% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($9,878 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 11.8% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($10,663 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley 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 Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Saginaw Valley 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 Saginaw Valley State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than McNeese State University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $6,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $27,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/