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Overview |
ULM | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
ULM | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ULM | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $293 |
Diversity |
ULM | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
ULM | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 3,627 students)
ULM vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 383.4% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Belhaven University than University of Louisiana Monroe ($27,980.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Belhaven University ($11,353 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 5% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($9,100 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 33.7% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($17,067 vs. $12,768)
ULM vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or ULM .
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
ULM vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $4,900 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $40,900)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $8,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,402)
- ULM graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($206 vs. $293)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/