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UNF University of South Alabama UCF FGCU Florida State FAU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FIU NSU| The University of West Florida | University of Louisiana Monroe | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The University of West Florida | ULM | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $206 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | 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
- The University of West Florida is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 8,398 students)
The University of West Florida vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or ULM?
- University of Louisiana Monroe is 34% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($5,788.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at ULM than The University of West Florida ($17,888.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than ULM ($8,609 vs. $11,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 18% lower than costs at The University of West Florida ($9,551 vs. $11,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than The University of West Florida (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 10.9% larger than aid received The University of West Florida ($12,768 vs. $11,515)
The University of West Florida vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 1 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming The University of West Florida students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of West Florida students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ULM (3.53)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at The University of West Florida is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $4,600 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More The University of West Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/