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GS KSU Mercer LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Georgia State Georgia NSU Auburn North Georgia Berry College Alabama ASU| Georgia College & State University | University of Louisiana Monroe | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | ULM | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $206 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia College | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | 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 Georgia College based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or ULM?
- Georgia College & State University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Georgia College than University of Louisiana Monroe ($26,688.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Georgia College ($11,353 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 14.6% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($9,551 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 48.3% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($12,768 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 89 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at ULM (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than ULM (70.1%)
Georgia College vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $2,500 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,300)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/