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Overview |
Santa Fe College | ULM | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Santa Fe 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 | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | |||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $206 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 8,398 students)
Santa Fe College vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or ULM?
- University of Louisiana Monroe is 209.2% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($5,788.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at ULM than Santa Fe College ($17,888.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Santa Fe College ($11,353 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 4.8% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($9,551 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Santa Fe College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 426.3% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($12,768 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $8,300 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $8,975 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($11,025 vs. $20,000)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($113 vs. $206)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/