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KU LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ESU Johnson County Community College LSUS University of Southern Mississippi ISU UNOMAHA Texas A&M University of Missouri-Columbia| Kansas State University | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 15,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $13,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
K-State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 10,679 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 9,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1120/1255 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
K-State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $201 |
Diversity |
K-State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
K-State | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 15,345 students)
K-State vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or UL Lafayette?
- Kansas State University is 84.3% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at K-State than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($26,838.00 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 K-State ($13,443 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 0.3% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($11,988 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Kansas State University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 15.7% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($10,869 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/