UL Lafayette vs. The University of Alabama |
#117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #193 in National Universities #3 in Alabama Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 Post-BS Certificate 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$11,900 Alabama Residents $33,200 Out-of-State |
cheaper$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,740 Alabama Residents $33,040 Out-of-State |
Less$8,396 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,421 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
Tighter74.56% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.06% |
Favorable32.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.57% |
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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller15,219 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,644 |
Smaller12,950 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,458 |
Smaller2,269 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,186 |
Smaller2,517 | Online Student Population | Larger5,820 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
848 | Number of faculties | 1,986 |
Lower$78,140 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,394 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.