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Overview |
McNeese | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
McNeese | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
McNeese | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $279 |
Diversity |
McNeese | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 3,253 students)
McNeese vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 563.6% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 413.8% higher at St. Mary's University than McNeese State University ($34,154.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than St. Mary's University ($10,154 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 15.9% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($9,878 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than McNeese State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 166.7% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($25,439 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 9 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than McNeese State University (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $6,000 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $6,762 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $27,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/