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Overview |
McNeese | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
McNeese | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McNeese | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $232 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| 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
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Southeast Missouri State University is 50.8% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($7,761.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Southeast Missouri State University than McNeese State University ($14,331.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Southeast Missouri State University ($10,154 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Southeast Missouri State University ($9,878 vs. $9,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeast Missouri State University than McNeese State University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 11% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($9,540 vs. $8,592)
McNeese vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State University (1050) is 21 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Southeast Missouri State University is higher than McNeese State University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,500)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $2,289 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $22,527)
- McNeese graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($209 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/