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Overview |
McNeese | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
McNeese | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
McNeese | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $204 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 6,060 students)
McNeese vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Tarleton?
- McNeese State University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.1% higher at Tarleton than McNeese State University ($14,496.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Tarleton ($11,393 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($10,596 vs. $10,846)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than McNeese State University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($9,409 vs. $7,600)
McNeese vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 70 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than McNeese State University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,000)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $488 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,238)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($204 vs. $209)
- More Tarleton 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/