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LSU UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State Nicholls State University The University of West Florida FIU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech JU Florida| University of North Florida | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UNF | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1023/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNF | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $201 |
Diversity |
UNF | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNF | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNF | UL Lafayette | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Florida is larger than than UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (16,406 students vs. 15,219 students)
UNF vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or UL Lafayette?
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 26.3% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($5,407.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at UL Lafayette than University of North Florida ($19,135.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than UL Lafayette ($11,338 vs. $13,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 14.2% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($10,192 vs. $11,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of North Florida (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 22.1% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($10,672 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 71 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming UNF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than UNF (70.5%)
UNF vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and UNF.
- The graduation rate at UNF is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $2,200 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,000)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,500)
- UNF graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($165 vs. $201)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/