Lake Charles, LA · Monroe, LA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| McNeese State University | University of Louisiana at Monroe | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 84.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $8,489 | $9,190 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $9,989 | $21,290 |
| Average Net Price | $12,430 | $13,648 |
| Graduation Rate | 47.0% | 54.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 6,241 | 8,601 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 20 | 18 |
GradFax Analysis
McNeese State University accepts 78.3% of applicants. University of Louisiana at Monroe accepts 84.8%. Tuition is close: $8,489 at McNeese State University, $9,190 at University of Louisiana at Monroe. McNeese State University graduates 47% of students in 6 years. University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates 54%.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
McNeese State University. It accepts 78.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
McNeese State University, on average. After aid, students pay $12,430/year versus $13,648/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of Louisiana at Monroe: 54% of students finish in 6 years. McNeese State University is at 47%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.