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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 1023/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $201 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or UL Lafayette?
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,407.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.3% higher at UL Lafayette than Southern University and A & M College ($19,135.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Southern University and A & M College ($13,036 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 24.3% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($9,366 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 42% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,672 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 158 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than Southern University and A & M College (41% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $7,000 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $38,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $30,750)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($201 vs. $317)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/