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Overview |
McNeese | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $19,107 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $12,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $13,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $9,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
McNeese | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 1,802 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 1,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 870/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McNeese | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $149 |
Diversity |
McNeese | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 15% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 2,109 students)
McNeese vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or A&M-Texarkana?
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is 18.3% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.5% higher at A&M-Texarkana than McNeese State University ($19,107.00 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-Texarkana ($11,393 vs. $13,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 14% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,596 vs. $12,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Texarkana than McNeese State University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,409 vs. $9,122)
McNeese vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 34 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming McNeese students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than McNeese (67.5%)
McNeese vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or A&M-Texarkana? 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-Texarkana and McNeese.
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $5,734 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($14,504 vs. $20,238)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($149 vs. $209)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/