| TXST vs. UL Lafayette |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#111 in National Universities #9 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,450 Texas Residents $22,930 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,418 Louisiana Residents $24,146 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,997 Texas Residents $16,377 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,626 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,809 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,190 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier89.32% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.01% |
| Lower26.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.73% |
| High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger40,674 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,665 |
| Larger36,236 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,432 |
| Larger4,438 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,233 |
| Larger2,395 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,016 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,650) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,831 | Number of faculty | 850 |
| Higher$82,240 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,199 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.