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Overview |
McNeese | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 2,255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $11,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $13,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 92% |
Admission |
McNeese | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 33 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 33 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 78.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $126 |
Diversity |
McNeese | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 2,255 students)
McNeese vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is 13.8% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($5,857.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.4% higher at A&M-Central Texas than McNeese State University ($15,649.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than McNeese ($437 vs. $11,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,596 vs. $11,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than McNeese State University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 43.6% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($13,511 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or McNeese .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or A&M-Central 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 A&M-Central Texas and McNeese.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $7,975 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($12,263 vs. $20,238)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($126 vs. $209)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/