Lake Charles, LA · New Orleans, LA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| McNeese State University | Southern University at New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 78.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $8,489 | $8,054 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $9,989 | $16,954 |
| Average Net Price | $12,430 | $14,480 |
| Graduation Rate | 47.0% | 13.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 6,241 | 2,468 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 20 | 13 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. McNeese State University accepts 78.3% of applicants; Southern University at New Orleans accepts 78.9%. Tuition is close: $8,489 at McNeese State University, $8,054 at Southern University at New Orleans. McNeese State University graduates 47% of students in 6 years. Southern University at New Orleans graduates 13%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
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 $14,480/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
McNeese State University: 47% of students finish in 6 years. Southern University at New Orleans is at 13%.
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.