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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| McNeese State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | SFASU | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 72% |
Admission |
McNeese | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
McNeese | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 52.4% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.7% higher at SFASU than McNeese State University ($18,858.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than SFASU ($10,154 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 2.4% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,642 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Stephen F Austin State University (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 8.6% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($10,363 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 28 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or SFASU? 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 SFASU and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than McNeese State University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $600 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,762 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($20,238 vs. $25,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/