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Overview |
UL Lafayette | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 15,219 students)
UL Lafayette vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 146.9% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Ohio University than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($23,720.00 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 Ohio University ($13,036 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 6% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,642 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 13.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($10,672 vs. $9,416)
UL Lafayette vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 39 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $500 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $44,500)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/