| Xavier University of Louisiana View More Rivals | McNeese State University View More Rivals | |
| #12 in Louisiana | Rankings | #17 in Louisiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Lake Charles, LA |
| Known as | McNeese | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,868 | Undergraduate | $8,460 Louisiana residents $9,960 out-of-state |
| $19,342 | Graduate | $8,497 Louisiana residents $9,997 out-of-state |
| $18,022 | Financial Aid | $8,886 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $20 graduate |
| 64.08% | Acceptance Rate | 62.24% |
| 15.60% | Yield | 64.36% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,419 | Total Students | 6,230 |
| 2,696 | Undergraduate | 5,696 |
| 723 | Graduate | 534 |
| 65 | Online Enrollment | 1,165 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $64,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,709) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,037) $6,060 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 236 Full-time 45 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 258 Full-time 117 Part-time |
| 684 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 613 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| $82,872 for Faculties $60,457 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,554 for Faculties $49,063 Part-time |