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Overview |
Alabama State | ULM | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $206 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or ULM?
- Alabama State University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at ULM than Alabama State University ($17,888.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Alabama State ($11,353 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 57.9% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($6,050 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 27.3% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($12,768 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 210 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming ULM students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than ULM (70.1%)
Alabama State vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or ULM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ULM and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than Alabama State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $16,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $29,500)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $12,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $32,091)
- ULM graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($206 vs. $331)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/