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Overview |
CU Denver | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CU Denver | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Denver | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Denver is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 15,219 students)
CU Denver vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or UL Lafayette?
- University of Colorado Denver is 61.6% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at CU Denver than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($25,992.00 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 CU Denver ($13,036 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 22.2% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($11,642 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of Colorado Denver (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 13.7% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($10,672 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 14 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming CU Denver students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- CU Denver has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver 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 CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than University of Colorado Denver (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $23,200 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $1,690 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,190)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/