| HBU vs. McNeese |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region VI Universities #30 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #22 in Federal Region VI Universities #10 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$38,100 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,460 Louisiana Residents $9,960 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,475 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,497 Louisiana Residents $9,997 Out-of-State |
| More$23,996 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,886 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,140 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier84.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.24% |
| Lower8.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable41.63% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,257 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,230 |
| Smaller2,823 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,696 |
| Larger1,434 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller534 |
| Larger1,237 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,165 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher49% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower26% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,037) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,605) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,818) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 273 | Number of faculties | 375 |
| Higher$76,611 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$66,791 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.