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Overview |
Louisiana College | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Louisiana College | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $201 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Louisiana College | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or UL Lafayette?
- Louisiana College is 262.3% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Louisiana College than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($19,590.00 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 Louisiana College ($13,036 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 52.3% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($7,646 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 27.9% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($13,650 vs. $10,672)
Louisiana College vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 100 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than Louisiana College (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $600 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $3,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,027)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($201 vs. $238)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/