| UL Lafayette vs. UT Arlington |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #301 in National Universities #31 in Texas 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 | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,418 Louisiana Residents $24,146 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,950 Texas Residents $29,582 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,249 Texas Residents $26,073 Out-of-State |
| More$9,809 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,427 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier87.01% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.90% |
| Favorable31.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.44% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,665 | Total Enrollment | Larger44,956 |
| Smaller13,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,545 |
| Smaller2,233 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,411 |
| Smaller2,016 | Online Student Population | Larger13,999 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| 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: 9,543) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,364) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 850 | Number of faculty | 1,787 |
| Lower$80,199 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,522 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.