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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech NSU Jackson State University NSU Baylor LSUS LSU UL Lafayette Xavier University of Louisiana UT Austin PVAMU GSU- Grambling| Louisiana State University Alexandria | University of Louisiana Monroe | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | ULM | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUA | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LSUA | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $206 |
Diversity |
LSUA | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or ULM?
- University of Louisiana Monroe is 16.9% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($5,788.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.4% higher at ULM than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($17,888.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than ULM ($7,274 vs. $11,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 0.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,551 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Louisiana State University Alexandria (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 81.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($12,768 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or LSUA .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 104 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming ULM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (33% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $10,100 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $2,293 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($17,707 vs. $20,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($183 vs. $206)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/