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Overview |
Arkansas State University | McNeese | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Arkansas State University | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $209 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 6,230 students)
Arkansas State University vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or McNeese?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 33.8% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Arkansas State University than McNeese State University ($12,744.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Arkansas State University ($10,154 vs. $12,011)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 2.2% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,878 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 17.7% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($11,225 vs. $9,540)
Arkansas State University vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 59 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than McNeese State University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $738 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,238)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($201 vs. $209)
- More Arkansas State University 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/