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Northern Illinois Illinois LSU UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University Nicholls State University WMU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Bradley| Illinois State University | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1023/1198 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $201 |
Diversity |
ISU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 15,219 students)
ISU vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or UL Lafayette?
- Illinois State University is 119% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at ISU than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($23,681.00 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 ISU ($13,036 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($10,602 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 8.9% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($11,619 vs. $10,672)
ISU vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 21 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
ISU vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (71% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/