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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | McNeese | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Central Arkansas | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $209 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 6,230 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or McNeese?
- University of Central Arkansas is 35% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,950.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.1% higher at University of Central Arkansas than McNeese State University ($13,900.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than University of Central Arkansas ($10,154 vs. $15,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 19.7% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($8,250 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Arkansas than McNeese State University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McNeese State University students is 16.7% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($9,540 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or University of Central Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Arkansas (1068) is 39 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming University of Central Arkansas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- University of Central Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than McNeese (71.2%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Central Arkansas is higher than McNeese State University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,800)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $1,177 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($20,238 vs. $21,415)
- McNeese graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Central Arkansas graduates. ($209 vs. $221)
- More University of Central Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/