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KU ISU University of Central Arkansas Fayetteville State University Arkansas Texas State Tarleton Northwest NKU LSU A&M Commerce UL Lafayette| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UALR | McNeese | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 6,060 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $10,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $11,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $9,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
UALR | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 3,294 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 2,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 47.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 810/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $209 |
Diversity |
UALR | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UALR | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UALR | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (8,158 students vs. 6,060 students)
UALR vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or McNeese?
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 13% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($5,818.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.3% higher at UALR than McNeese State University ($16,573.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than McNeese ($11,225 vs. $11,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 13.3% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,352 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than McNeese State University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 5.9% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($9,968 vs. $9,409)
UALR vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or UALR .
- The average SAT score at McNeese State University (1029) is 39 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming McNeese students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (67.5%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or McNeese? 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 McNeese and UALR.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (37% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $262 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($20,238 vs. $20,500)
- McNeese graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($209 vs. $211)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/