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Overview |
ULM | BC | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ULM | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ULM | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $54 |
Diversity |
ULM | BC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ULM | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ULM | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 4,044 students)
ULM vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or BC?
- University of Louisiana Monroe is 120.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,788.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.3% higher at ULM than Brazosport College ($17,888.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than ULM ($4,718 vs. $11,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($8,700 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Brazosport College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 217.7% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($12,768 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or ULM .
ULM vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or BC? 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 BC and ULM.
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $6,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $14,750 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($5,250 vs. $20,000)
- BC graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($54 vs. $206)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/