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HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT SHSU UTSA UH Texas Tech| McNeese State University | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | UMHB | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
McNeese | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $276 |
Diversity |
McNeese | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 UMHB based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 3,575 students)
McNeese vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 471.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.3% higher at UMHB than McNeese State University ($29,400.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than UMHB ($10,154 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($9,878 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than McNeese State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 63.2% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($15,574 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 18 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or UMHB? 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 UMHB and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than McNeese State University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $1,200 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $6,512 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($20,238 vs. $26,750)
- McNeese graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($209 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/