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Overview |
UL Lafayette | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,345 | 817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,443 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,869 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,679 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 9,486 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1255 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (15,345 students vs. 817 students)
UL Lafayette vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 342.5% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($23,928.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($23,928.00 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 Southwestern Adventist University ($13,443 vs. $20,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 32.7% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($9,032 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 33.7% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($14,534 vs. $10,869)
UL Lafayette vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 165 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
UL Lafayette vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $2,400 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/