| UL Lafayette vs. HU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #152 in National Universities |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,418 Louisiana Residents $24,146 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$33,344 |
| cheaper$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$38,050 |
| Less$8,396 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,762 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier74.56% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter53.43% |
| Favorable32.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.31% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,219 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,886 |
| Larger12,950 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,809 |
| Smaller2,269 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,077 |
| Larger2,517 | Online Student Population | Smaller339 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 848 | Number of faculties | 1,165 |
| Lower$78,140 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$102,543 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.