Key differences on Getting in
- 1
McNeese State's yield is 28 pts higher than Eastern Michigan's
Yield rate - 2
McNeese State's SAT midpoint is 24 points higher than Eastern Michigan's
SAT midpoint - 3
McNeese State admits 78% vs. 80% at Eastern Michigan
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Eastern MichiganOpen
- McNeese StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Eastern MichiganTest-optional
- McNeese StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Eastern Michigan
GPA is required; a college-prep program is considered.
McNeese State
GPA and a college-prep program are required; the high school record and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Eastern Michigan | McNeese State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why