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Emory Miami SMU LSU University of Richmond Case Western BC Vanderbilt George Washington Notre Dame USC Lehigh| McNeese State University | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | Tulane | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 13,078 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $61,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $61,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $18,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $50,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $33,074 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 60% |
Admission |
McNeese | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | 27,936 | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | 4,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 45.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | 1390/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
McNeese | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $284 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
McNeese | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 86% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Tulane | ||
| 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
- Tulane University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 6,060 students)
McNeese vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 1,091.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($61,306.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 822.3% higher at Tulane than McNeese State University ($61,306.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Tulane ($11,393 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 70.7% lower than costs at Tulane University ($10,596 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McNeese State University than Tulane University (83% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 251.5% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($33,074 vs. $9,409)
McNeese vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 317 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than Tulane (14.6%)
McNeese vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese or Tulane? 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 Tulane and McNeese.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $30,200 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $7,291 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($20,238 vs. $27,529)
- McNeese graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($209 vs. $284)
- More Tulane graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/