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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU LSU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UL Lafayette | JMU | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $216 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 15,219 students)
UL Lafayette vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or JMU?
- James Madison University is 42.1% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at JMU than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($24,744.00 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 JMU ($13,036 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 3.4% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,642 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 5.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($10,672 vs. $10,081)
UL Lafayette vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 65 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or JMU? 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 JMU and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (81% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $15,300 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,899)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/