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Overview |
McNeese | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
McNeese | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $258 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 2,595 students)
McNeese vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 540.4% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 395.9% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than McNeese State University ($32,960.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Texas Wesleyan University ($11,393 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 22.9% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($10,596 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than McNeese State University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 211.9% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($29,348 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 26 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
McNeese vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is the same as at Texas Wesleyan University (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $200 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $4,761 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $24,999)
- McNeese graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/