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Overview |
ULM | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
ULM | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ULM | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $229 |
Diversity |
ULM | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
ULM | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 6,787 students)
ULM vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Fayetteville State University?
- University of Louisiana Monroe is 478.8% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,788.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.8% higher at ULM than Fayetteville State University ($17,888.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than ULM ($6,355 vs. $11,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($9,440 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 27% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($12,768 vs. $10,050)
ULM vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 184 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming ULM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University and ULM.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than Fayetteville State University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $13,300 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $32,500)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $2,161 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,161)
- ULM graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($206 vs. $229)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/