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Overview |
ULM | Penn College | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
ULM | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | |||
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Academics |
ULM | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
ULM | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ULM | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 4,241 students)
ULM vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 166.9% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Penn College than University of Louisiana Monroe ($23,190.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Penn College ($11,353 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 27% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,551 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 76% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,768 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or ULM .
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn College (3.05)
ULM vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Penn College? 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 Penn College and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $1,400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,400)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- ULM graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/