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Overview |
UL Lafayette | UHCL | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $177 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 8,562 students)
UL Lafayette vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 11.4% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at UHCL than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($19,320.00 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 UHCL ($13,036 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 23.3% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($9,440 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of Houston Clear Lake (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 59% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($16,973 vs. $10,672)
UL Lafayette vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 44 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UL Lafayette vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or UHCL? 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 UHCL and UL Lafayette.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $8,700 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $45,000)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($17,150 vs. $19,500)
- UHCL graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($177 vs. $201)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/