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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M LSU UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU Nicholls State University SFASU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UL Lafayette | Texas State | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $219 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | Texas State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 15,219 students)
UL Lafayette vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 59.2% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Texas State than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($20,030.00 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 Texas State ($13,036 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($11,460 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Texas State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 10.5% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($11,791 vs. $10,672)
UL Lafayette vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 31 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or Texas State? 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 Texas State and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,250)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/