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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,848 | 15,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,898 | $13,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,441 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 91% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,775 | 10,679 | ||
| Admitted | 33,737 | 9,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1120/1255 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $201 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (26,848 students vs. 15,345 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UL Lafayette?
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is 6.2% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at UL Lafayette than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($19,135.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than UL Lafayette ($11,898 vs. $13,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 36.2% lower than costs at California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($11,988 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 4.1% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($10,869 vs. $10,441)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 3 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (73.7%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or UL Lafayette? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UL Lafayette and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn on average $10,400 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $45,000)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,500)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/