| McNeese vs. NSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#22 in Federal Region VI Universities #10 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,489 Louisiana Residents $9,989 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,502 Louisiana Residents $10,002 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State |
| More$8,022 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,050 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter78.27% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.54% |
| Favorable38.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower37.38% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,241 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,523 |
| Smaller5,668 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,622 |
| Smaller573 | Graduate Student Population | Larger901 |
| Smaller1,117 | Online Student Population | Larger4,083 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher47% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,037) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,818) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 368 | Number of faculty | 474 |
| Higher$68,389 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.