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FAU LSU UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida Nicholls State University FIU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UL Lafayette | FGCU | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 15,219 students)
UL Lafayette vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or FGCU?
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 29% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($5,407.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at FGCU than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($22,328.00 vs. $19,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than UL Lafayette ($10,834 vs. $13,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 19.1% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($9,772 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Florida Gulf Coast University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 46.8% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($10,672 vs. $7,268)
UL Lafayette vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at Florida Gulf Coast University (1081) is 12 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming FGCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than FGCU (74.4%)
UL Lafayette vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or FGCU? 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 FGCU and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at FGCU is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn on average $200 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $45,000)
- Florida Gulf Coast University and UL Lafayette graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- Florida Gulf Coast University and UL Lafayette graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More FGCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/