| Appalachian State vs. UL Lafayette |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#8 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,541 North Carolina Residents $24,537 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,418 Louisiana Residents $24,146 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,380 North Carolina Residents $24,140 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,383 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,396 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier83.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.56% |
| Lower21.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable32.93% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger20,436 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,219 |
| Larger18,558 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,950 |
| Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,269 |
| Smaller1,647 | Online Student Population | Larger2,517 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,650) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,402 | Number of faculties | 848 |
| Higher$80,059 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,140 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.