| UL Lafayette vs. TROY |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #50 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Alabama 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$10,176 Alabama Residents $20,352 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,550 Alabama Residents $17,100 Out-of-State |
| More$9,809 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,899 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,070 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter87.01% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.04% |
| Favorable31.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.67% |
| 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
| 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 | Smaller13,658 |
| Larger13,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,222 |
| Smaller2,233 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,436 |
| Smaller2,016 | Online Student Population | Larger6,980 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| 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: 1,947) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,679) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 850 | Number of faculty | 921 |
| Higher$80,199 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,342 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.