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Overview |
UL Lafayette | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Lafayette, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,219 | 3,419 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #784 | #596 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisiana.edu | xula.edu | ||
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Costs |
UL Lafayette | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,407 | $23,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,135 | $23,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,642 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,036 | $18,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,672 | $20,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UL Lafayette | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,752 | 8,803 | ||
| Admitted | 8,762 | 8,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1198 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UL Lafayette | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UL Lafayette | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $61,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $273 |
Diversity |
UL Lafayette | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 76% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UL Lafayette | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UL Lafayette | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| 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 Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 3,419 students)
UL Lafayette vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UL Lafayette or Xavier University of Louisiana?
- Xavier University of Louisiana is 343.8% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($23,996.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Xavier University of Louisiana than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($23,996.00 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 Xavier University of Louisiana ($13,036 vs. $18,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University of Louisiana are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($10,400 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than Xavier University of Louisiana (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 92.2% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($20,511 vs. $10,672)
UL Lafayette vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UL Lafayette or Xavier University of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier University of Louisiana or UL Lafayette .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 19 points higher than at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Xavier University of Louisiana (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- Xavier University of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than UL Lafayette (74.6%)
UL Lafayette vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UL Lafayette or Xavier University of Louisiana? 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 Xavier University of Louisiana and UL Lafayette.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $16,700 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $6,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,499)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/