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Overview |
UL Lafayette | UNG | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $170 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | UNG | ||
| 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 North Georgia is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 15,219 students)
UL Lafayette vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or UNG?
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 32.7% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($5,407.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at UL Lafayette than University of North Georgia ($19,135.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than UL Lafayette ($11,721 vs. $13,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 2.6% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,642 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 40.9% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($10,672 vs. $7,574)
UL Lafayette vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 56 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than UNG (69.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or UNG? 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 UNG and UL Lafayette.
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $900 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($16,500 vs. $19,500)
- UNG graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($170 vs. $201)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/