| UL Lafayette vs. Coastal Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region IV Universities #13 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,418 Louisiana Residents $24,146 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,640 South Carolina Residents $29,628 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,764 South Carolina Residents $21,438 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,809 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,643 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,140 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier87.01% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.27% |
| Favorable31.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.91% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,665 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,348 |
| Larger13,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,811 |
| Larger2,233 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller537 |
| Larger2,016 | Online Student Population | Smaller526 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,731) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 850 | Number of faculty | 698 |
| Lower$80,199 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,705 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.