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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Millsaps Samford University LSUS University of Southern Mississippi Texas A&M Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Tulane NSU UNO| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UL Lafayette | MC | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | MC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 50% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 3,946 students)
UL Lafayette vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or MC?
- Mississippi College is 263.5% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at MC than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($19,656.00 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 MC ($13,036 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 1.5% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($11,642 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 58.4% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($16,904 vs. $10,672)
UL Lafayette vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 37 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than MC (40%)
UL Lafayette vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or MC? 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 MC and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $900 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $44,100)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More MC 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/