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Overview |
Miles College | ULM | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miles College | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2024 |
Academics |
Miles College | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $206 |
Diversity |
Miles College | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Miles College | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or ULM?
- Miles College is 92.9% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at ULM than Miles College ($17,888.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Miles College ($11,353 vs. $13,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 30% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($7,348 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Miles College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 36% larger than aid received Miles College ($12,768 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than Miles College (33% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $17,800 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $28,000)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $16,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $36,172)
- ULM graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($206 vs. $374)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/