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Overview |
LSU | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 15,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $13,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
LSU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 10,679 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 9,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $201 |
Diversity |
LSU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LSU | 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
- Louisiana State University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 15,345 students)
LSU vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or UL Lafayette?
- Louisiana State University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.1% higher at UL Lafayette than Louisiana State University ($19,135.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than LSU ($13,443 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 19.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($11,988 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Louisiana State University (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 24.3% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($13,509 vs. $10,869)
LSU vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 94 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming LSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman LSU 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 LSU (74%)
LSU vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,900)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/