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Overview |
McNeese | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
McNeese | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McNeese | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $235 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
McNeese | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Westfield State 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
- McNeese State University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 4,702 students)
McNeese vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Westfield State University?
- McNeese State University is 430.6% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Westfield State University than McNeese State University ($7,050.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Westfield State University ($10,154 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 30.5% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($9,878 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than McNeese State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($9,540 vs. $6,904)
McNeese vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 28 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than McNeese State University (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $2,512 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $22,750)
- McNeese graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($209 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/