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Overview |
UL Lafayette | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $117 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 14,489 students)
UL Lafayette vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or City College of New York?
- CUNY City College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at UL Lafayette than CUNY City College ($19,135.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UL Lafayette ($5,181 vs. $13,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 46.7% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($11,642 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette as CUNY City College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 8.7% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($10,672 vs. $9,822)
UL Lafayette vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 56 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than CUNY City College (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $4,800 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,000)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $8,100 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($11,400 vs. $19,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($117 vs. $201)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/