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LSU UH Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M LSUS University of Southern Mississippi| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UL Lafayette | HBU | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 |
UL Lafayette | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $249 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 4,257 students)
UL Lafayette vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 533.4% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at HBU than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($34,250.00 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 HBU ($13,036 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 27.5% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($9,130 vs. $11,642)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 152.1% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($26,908 vs. $10,672)
UL Lafayette vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 9 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or HBU? 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 HBU and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $6,600 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $4,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,166)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($201 vs. $249)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/