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Overview |
UL Lafayette | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,345 | 15,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $8,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,443 | $12,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,679 | 19,190 | ||
| Admitted | 9,486 | 15,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1255 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $130 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | Southern Utah University | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (15,345 students vs. 15,033 students)
UL Lafayette vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or Southern Utah University?
- Southern Utah University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Southern Utah University than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($19,822.00 vs. $19,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than UL Lafayette ($12,375 vs. $13,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 35.9% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($8,824 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette as Southern Utah University (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 20.9% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($10,869 vs. $8,992)
UL Lafayette vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 9 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Southern Utah University (80.5%)
UL Lafayette vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than Southern Utah University (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $1,700 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $6,925 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($12,575 vs. $19,500)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($130 vs. $201)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/