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Overview |
McNeese | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 8,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $3,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $11,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
McNeese | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 8,309 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $153 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
McNeese | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (8,536 students vs. 6,060 students)
McNeese vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Texas A&M International University?
- McNeese State University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Texas A&M International University than McNeese State University ($13,634.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than McNeese ($3,833 vs. $11,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 9.8% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,650 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than McNeese State University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 18.3% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($11,127 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 124 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
McNeese vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Texas A&M International University? 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 Texas A&M International University and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than McNeese State University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $1,200 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,000)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $5,432 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($14,806 vs. $20,238)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($153 vs. $209)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/