| McNeese vs. Sam Houston State |
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|---|---|---|
#22 in Federal Region VI Universities #10 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,489 Louisiana Residents $9,989 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,502 Louisiana Residents $10,002 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,022 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,135 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,050 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter78.27% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.26% |
| Favorable38.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.09% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Larger21,039 |
| Smaller5,668 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,787 |
| Smaller573 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,252 |
| Smaller1,117 | Online Student Population | Larger4,590 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| Higher29% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,037) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,818) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 368 | Number of faculty | 1,067 |
| Lower$68,389 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$73,727 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.