Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Texas State Tarleton NKU LSU UL Lafayette Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville| McNeese State University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
McNeese | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
McNeese | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
McNeese | Alfred State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
McNeese | Alfred State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
McNeese | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $153 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Alfred State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Alfred State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 3,348 students)
McNeese vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is 37.4% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at Alfred State College than McNeese State University ($14,150.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Alfred State College ($10,154 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 37.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,878 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than McNeese State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($9,540 vs. $8,830)
McNeese vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 13 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than McNeese State University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $5,364 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($14,874 vs. $20,238)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($153 vs. $209)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/