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UNT UT Arlington Tarleton Texas Tech SHSU A&M Commerce Texas State UT Tyler UT Dallas MSU NKU TCU| McNeese State University | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
McNeese | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $206 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Texas Woman'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
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (15,958 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Texas Woman's University?
- Texas Woman's University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($5,616.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.8% higher at Texas Woman's University than McNeese State University ($15,408.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Texas Woman's University ($10,154 vs. $11,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 5% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($9,878 vs. $10,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Woman's University than McNeese State University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Woman's University students is 2.6% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($9,790 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 88 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Texas Woman'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 Texas Woman's University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Texas Woman's University is higher than McNeese State University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $4,600 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,000)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $238 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,238)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($206 vs. $209)
- More Texas Woman's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/