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LSU Lamar University University of Houston-Downtown SFASU Tarleton Texas State Nicholls State University UNT LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech TAMUK Texas A&M UH| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Sam Houston State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UL Lafayette | SHSU | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 15,219 students)
UL Lafayette vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at UL Lafayette than Sam Houston State University ($19,135.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than SHSU ($13,036 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 6.7% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($10,908 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 1.6% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($10,672 vs. $10,499)
UL Lafayette vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 72 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or SHSU? 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 SHSU and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/