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UWB Seattle U UW-Seattle Central Washington University Washington State University of Puget Sound Western Washington University Texas State DIT Tarleton NKU LSU| McNeese State University | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | UWT | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 68% |
Admission |
McNeese | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
McNeese | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $155 |
Diversity |
McNeese | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
McNeese | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 4,794 students)
McNeese vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 117.4% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 497.1% higher at UWT than McNeese State University ($39,687.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than UWT ($10,154 vs. $10,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 44% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($9,878 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (88% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 35.9% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($12,961 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 63 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or UWT? 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 UWT and McNeese.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $21,800 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $44,000)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $5,238 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,238)
- UWT graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($155 vs. $209)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/