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Overview |
CSU | ULM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CSU | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $206 |
Diversity |
CSU | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CSU | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or ULM?
- Chicago State University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.6% higher at ULM than Chicago State University ($17,888.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than ULM ($6,446 vs. $11,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 44.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,551 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 24.5% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($15,891 vs. $12,768)
CSU vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 179 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming ULM students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU (3.18)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than Chicago State University (33% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $7,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,300)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,250)
- ULM graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($206 vs. $323)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/