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Overview |
McNeese | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Durant, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 5,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | se.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $6,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $7,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $8,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $10,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
McNeese | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $15,506 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $160 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McNeese | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Southeastern Oklahoma 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
- McNeese State University is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 5,794 students)
McNeese vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,600.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than McNeese State University ($15,810.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than McNeese ($8,064 vs. $11,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 36.5% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($7,760 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than McNeese State University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Oklahoma State University students is 10.9% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($10,436 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Oklahoma State University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 59 points higher than at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Southeastern Oklahoma 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $4,732 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($15,506 vs. $20,238)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($160 vs. $209)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/