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Overview |
ULM | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ULM | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ULM | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $199 |
Diversity |
ULM | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ULM | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 2,556 students)
ULM vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 45.7% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.1% higher at ULM than Delta State University ($17,888.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Delta State University ($11,353 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 14.8% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($8,317 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 47.9% larger than aid received Delta State University ($12,768 vs. $8,631)
ULM vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 84 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming ULM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Delta State 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 Delta State University and ULM.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than Delta State University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $8,100 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $732 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($19,268 vs. $20,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($199 vs. $206)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/