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Overview |
LSU | McNeese | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 6,060 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $10,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $11,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $9,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 83% |
Admission |
LSU | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 3,294 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 2,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 47.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 810/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $209 |
Diversity |
LSU | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
LSU | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 6,060 students)
LSU vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or McNeese?
- Louisiana State University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at LSU than McNeese State University ($8,038.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than LSU ($11,393 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 34.9% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,596 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than McNeese State University (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 43.6% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($13,509 vs. $9,409)
LSU vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 134 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming LSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than McNeese (67.5%)
LSU vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than McNeese State University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $12,900 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $662 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,238 vs. $20,900)
- McNeese graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($209 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/