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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Texas State Tarleton Southeastern NKU| Louisiana Tech University | McNeese State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | McNeese | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Lake Charles, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 6,230 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | mcneese.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | McNeese | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,147 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $6,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,878 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $10,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | McNeese | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 3,554 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | McNeese | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | McNeese | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,238 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $209 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | McNeese | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | McNeese | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | McNeese | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than McNeese based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 6,230 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. McNeese Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or McNeese?
- Louisiana Tech University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than McNeese State University ($13,142.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($10,154 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 4.6% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,447 vs. $9,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than McNeese State University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 31.8% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($12,577 vs. $9,540)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. McNeese Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or McNeese? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNeese or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 76 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. McNeese Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than McNeese State University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $4,600 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $373 lower median federal student loan debt than McNeese graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,238)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than McNeese graduates. ($205 vs. $209)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/