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Overview |
McNeese | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
McNeese | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
McNeese | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $212 |
Diversity |
McNeese | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 6,060 students)
McNeese vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or A&M Commerce?
- McNeese State University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.6% higher at A&M Commerce than McNeese State University ($17,390.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than A&M Commerce ($11,393 vs. $11,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 8% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,808 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than McNeese State University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 23% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($11,573 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 49 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have at the same average high school GPA (3.36) as students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or A&M Commerce? 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 Commerce and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is the same as at Texas A&M University Commerce (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,200)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $276 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($20,238 vs. $20,514)
- McNeese graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($209 vs. $212)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/