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With McNeese State's 67.5% acceptance rate, most qualified applicants gain admission, but students seeking alternatives should consider these options with different admission profiles or geographic advantages.
These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.
For similar outcomes with better admission odds, consider University of Louisiana at Lafayette with 88.8% acceptance and comparable earnings of $47,089, located 72 miles away. Louisiana State University-Alexandria admits 92.6% of applicants while producing graduates earning $42,205, just 84 miles from McNeese State. Lamar University in Texas offers 85.7% acceptance with stronger earnings of $49,652 and sits only 52 miles away, providing another accessible option with solid career outcomes.
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Students preferring to remain in Louisiana should consider University of Louisiana at Lafayette, offering nearly identical earnings of $47,089 with higher acceptance rates just 72 miles away. Louisiana State University-Alexandria provides in-state tuition advantages 84 miles away with 92.6% acceptance. Louisiana Christian University, while private, delivers higher earnings of $51,700 within 92 miles, though at increased cost.
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