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Overview |
McNeese | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 3,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $9,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $10,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 77% |
Admission |
McNeese | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 1,881 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 993/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $181 |
Diversity |
McNeese | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| 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
- McNeese State University is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 3,784 students)
McNeese vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or University of Houston-Victoria?
- McNeese State University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.2% higher at University of Houston-Victoria than McNeese State University ($14,903.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than McNeese ($9,912 vs. $11,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 1% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($10,494 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than University of Houston Victoria (83% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 12.8% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($10,612 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or McNeese .
- University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and McNeese.
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $800 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $2,709 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($17,529 vs. $20,238)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($181 vs. $209)
- More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/