Key differences on Getting in
- 1
McNeese State's yield is 12 pts higher than U. Wisconsin-Parkside's
Yield rate - 2
U. Wisconsin-Parkside admits 75% vs. 78% at McNeese State
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
- U. Wisconsin-ParksideAccessible
- 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 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Wisconsin-ParksideTest-optional
- McNeese StateTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Wisconsin-Parkside
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. 19% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
McNeese State
GPA and a college-prep program are required; the high school record and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Wisconsin-Parkside | McNeese State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;University of Wisconsin-Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;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