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Overview |
McNeese | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
McNeese | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $268 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 793 students)
McNeese vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 354.6% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than McNeese State University ($23,400.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Southwestern Adventist University ($10,154 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 14.9% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,600 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than McNeese State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 46.3% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($13,959 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 125 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
McNeese vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than McNeese State University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,600)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $5,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $26,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($209 vs. $268)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/