Head to head · Louisiana
University of Louisiana at Lafayette costs less than Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College at every income band federal data covers — between $1,899 and $7,927 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,056 | $11,157 | $1,899 |
| $30–48k | $15,696 | $11,283 | $4,413 |
| $48–75k | $20,223 | $13,692 | $6,531 |
| $75–110k | $23,878 | $17,079 | $6,799 |
| Over $110k | $26,489 | $18,562 | $7,927 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
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Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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