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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College vs University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Two Louisiana research universities on the same federal measures. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has 30,594 undergraduates, University of Louisiana at Lafayette 12,428.
| 2 colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Sector | Public | Public |
| City | Baton Rouge | Lafayette |
| Undergraduates | 30,594 | 12,428 |
| Getting in | ||
| Admission rate | 73% | 87% |
| Average SAT | 1,285 | 1,219 |
| Cost | ||
| Net price / year | $19,286 | $14,924 |
| Cost of attendance | $35,774 | $25,959 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $29,228 | $25,188 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation, 6 years | 68% | 52% |
| First-year retention | 85% | 74% |
| Median earnings, 10 years | $64,338 | $52,638 |
| Median debt | $19,500 | $23,422 |
| Students | ||
| Pell Grant share | 32% | 45% |
| First-generation | 27% | 38% |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 | 18 |
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.