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Overview |
UL Lafayette | Montclair State University | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Montclair, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 21,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | montclair.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | Montclair State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $12,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $21,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $16,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $13,742 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $11,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | Montclair State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 21,393 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 19,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 950/1200 | ||
| 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 |
UL Lafayette | Montclair State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | Montclair State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | Montclair State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | Montclair State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | Montclair State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 15,219 students)
UL Lafayette vs. Montclair State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University is 135.9% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Montclair State University than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($21,465.00 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 Montclair State University ($13,036 vs. $13,742)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 38.9% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($11,642 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Montclair State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is 10.3% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($11,771 vs. $10,672)
UL Lafayette vs. Montclair State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or Montclair State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montclair State University or UL Lafayette .
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. Montclair State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or Montclair State University? 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 Montclair State University and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (62% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $3,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,999)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Montclair State University 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/