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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Texas State Tarleton NKU LSU Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UL Lafayette UALR| Arkansas Tech University | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | McNeese | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
ATU | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $209 |
Diversity |
ATU | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 6,230 students)
ATU vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or McNeese?
- Arkansas Tech University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at ATU than McNeese State University ($11,640.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than ATU ($10,154 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 7.9% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,157 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than McNeese State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 13% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($9,540 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than McNeese (71.2%)
ATU vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than McNeese State University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,488 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,238)
- ATU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($183 vs. $209)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/