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Overview |
McNeese | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 76% |
Admission |
McNeese | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
McNeese | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $237 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 6,060 students)
McNeese vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- McNeese State University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,147.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.5% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than McNeese State University ($15,587.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($11,393 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 21.5% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,596 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (83% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,409 vs. $9,200)
McNeese vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 66 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? 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 University-Corpus Christi and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than McNeese State University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $3,000 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $2,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($20,238 vs. $23,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($209 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/