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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech LSU Mercer Nicholls State University Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory| Georgia State University | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1023/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $201 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | 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
- Georgia State University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 15,219 students)
Georgia State vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UL Lafayette?
- Georgia State University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Georgia State than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($22,389.00 vs. $19,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Georgia State ($13,036 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 18.7% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,642 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Georgia State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 8.3% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($11,563 vs. $10,672)
Georgia State vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 13 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $4,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,699)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/