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Overview |
UL Lafayette | MUW | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UL Lafayette | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 2,339 students)
UL Lafayette vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 43.6% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at UL Lafayette than Mississippi University for Women ($19,135.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than UL Lafayette ($12,691 vs. $13,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 41.8% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($8,212 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 7.9% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,672 vs. $9,887)
UL Lafayette vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 57 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or MUW? 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 MUW and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than Mississippi University for Women (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $7,200 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/