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Overview |
McNeese | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 88% |
Admission |
McNeese | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McNeese | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $317 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Southern University and A & M College?
- McNeese State University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at McNeese than Southern University and A & M College ($6,647.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Southern University and A & M College ($10,154 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 5.5% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,366 vs. $9,878)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University as Southern University and A & M College (88% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 27% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,540 vs. $7,514)
McNeese vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 118 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
McNeese vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Southern University and A & M College (37% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $10,512 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($20,238 vs. $30,750)
- McNeese graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($209 vs. $317)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/