| UL Lafayette vs. ULM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#117 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #221 in National Universities #7 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,418 Louisiana Residents $24,146 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,190 Louisiana Residents $21,290 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,400 Louisiana Residents $21,500 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,396 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,266 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier74.56% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.11% |
| Lower32.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.74% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger15,219 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,398 |
| Larger12,950 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,552 |
| Larger2,269 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,846 |
| Larger2,517 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,711 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,257) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 848 | Number of faculties | 450 |
| Higher$78,140 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,002 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.