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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Trinity| McNeese State University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | UTSA | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 71% |
Admission |
McNeese | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $237 |
Diversity |
McNeese | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 6,230 students)
McNeese vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 15.6% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.7% higher at UTSA than McNeese State University ($18,259.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than UTSA ($10,154 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 11.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,878 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (88% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 6.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,540 vs. $8,934)
McNeese vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 14 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have at the same average high school GPA (3.36) as students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than McNeese (71.2%)
McNeese vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or UTSA? 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 UTSA and McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $3,900 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $2,745 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($20,238 vs. $22,983)
- McNeese graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($209 vs. $237)
- More UTSA 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/