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LSU University of Missouri-Kansas City UNT Nicholls State University Missouri State University-Springfield UT Arlington LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Texas Tech U of A Arkansas UH| Wichita State University | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 15,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $13,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
WSU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 10,679 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 9,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 1120/1255 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
WSU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UL Lafayette | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 15,345 students)
WSU vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UL Lafayette?
- Wichita State University is 34% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($7,247.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at UL Lafayette than Wichita State University ($19,135.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than WSU ($13,443 vs. $14,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 15% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,988 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Wichita State University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 49.3% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($10,869 vs. $7,282)
WSU vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 20 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UL Lafayette (88.8%)
WSU vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $1,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $43,800)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More WSU 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/