Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
TLU Texas State Tarleton NKU UT Arlington LSU Schreiner University UL Lafayette Lamar University Arkansas State University Southwestern Adventist University UIW| McNeese State University | Concordia University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
McNeese | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 1,863 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | concordia.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
McNeese | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $34,700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $34,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $13,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $24,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $24,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
McNeese | Concordia University-Texas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
McNeese | Concordia University-Texas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
McNeese | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $280 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Concordia University-Texas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
McNeese | Concordia University-Texas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 1,863 students)
McNeese vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Concordia University-Texas?
- Concordia University Texas is 574.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 422% higher at Concordia University-Texas than McNeese State University ($34,700.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Concordia University-Texas ($10,154 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 38.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,878 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than McNeese State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 157.8% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($24,594 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 31 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Concordia University-Texas? 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 Concordia University-Texas and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Concordia University Texas (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $2,100 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $6,936 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($20,238 vs. $27,174)
- McNeese graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($209 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/