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Emory Miami LSU SMU University of Richmond Case Western Nicholls State University BC Vanderbilt George Washington Notre Dame USC| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UL Lafayette | Tulane | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $284 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 86% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than Tulane based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 14,027 students)
UL Lafayette vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 985% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.6% higher at Tulane than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($58,666.00 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 Tulane ($13,036 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 49% lower than costs at Tulane University ($11,642 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Tulane University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 188.1% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($30,747 vs. $10,672)
UL Lafayette vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 277 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Tulane (11.5%)
UL Lafayette vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or Tulane? 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 Tulane and UL Lafayette.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $29,200 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $8,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,529)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($201 vs. $284)
- More Tulane graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/