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Overview |
McNeese | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
McNeese | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $279 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McNeese | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 4,712 students)
McNeese vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 197.4% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 345.9% higher at Winthrop University than McNeese State University ($29,636.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Winthrop University ($10,154 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 6.2% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,878 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than McNeese State University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 35.9% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($12,961 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 15 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
McNeese vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than McNeese State University (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,500)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $6,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,238 vs. $27,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/