| UL Lafayette vs. NSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,418 Louisiana Residents $24,146 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State |
| More$9,809 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter87.01% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.54% |
| Lower31.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.38% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,665 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,523 |
| Larger13,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,622 |
| Larger2,233 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller901 |
| Smaller2,016 | Online Student Population | Larger4,083 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) |
| ✔ (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 Faculty16 to 1 |
| 850 | Number of faculty | 474 |
| Higher$80,199 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.