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Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS CU Denver Texas State Colorado State University of Northern Colorado Tarleton NKU LSU UL Lafayette West Texas A & M University FLC| Colorado State University Pueblo | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | McNeese | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,691 | 6,060 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,870 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,711 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,596 | $10,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,188 | $11,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,736 | $9,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 3,294 | ||
| Admitted | 1,831 | 2,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 47.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1100 | 810/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $209 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (6,691 students vs. 6,060 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or McNeese?
- Colorado State University Pueblo is 33.5% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,870.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at CSU-Pueblo than McNeese State University ($14,711.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than CSU-Pueblo ($11,393 vs. $14,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($10,596 vs. $11,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than McNeese State University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 14.1% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($10,736 vs. $9,409)
CSU-Pueblo vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 59 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than McNeese (67.5%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $488 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,238)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($204 vs. $209)
- More CSU-Pueblo 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/