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Overview |
Springhill | McNeese | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Springhill | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $209 |
Diversity |
Springhill | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Springhill | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or McNeese?
- Spring Hill College is 322.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.9% higher at Springhill than McNeese State University ($21,732.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Springhill ($10,154 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 19.3% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($9,878 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 55.5% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($14,836 vs. $9,540)
Springhill vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 91 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than McNeese (71.2%)
Springhill vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or McNeese? 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 McNeese and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than McNeese State University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $4,700 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,000)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/