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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| McNeese State University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | Texas State | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 77% |
Admission |
McNeese | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McNeese | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $219 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 67.2% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.3% higher at Texas State than McNeese State University ($20,030.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Texas State ($10,154 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 16% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,878 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Texas State University (88% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 23.6% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($11,791 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 9 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Texas State? 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 State and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than McNeese State University (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $1,012 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($20,238 vs. $21,250)
- McNeese graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($209 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/