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Overview |
McNeese | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
McNeese | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McNeese | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $268 |
Diversity |
McNeese | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 3,840 students)
McNeese vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 102% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.8% higher at USC Aiken than McNeese State University ($20,856.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than USC Aiken ($10,154 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 17.9% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,376 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 3.7% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($9,891 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 53 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than McNeese State University (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,600)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $5,762 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($20,238 vs. $26,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($209 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken 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/