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Overview |
ULM | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
ULM | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ULM | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $229 |
Diversity |
ULM | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ULM | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 122.9% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than University of Louisiana Monroe ($30,600.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Rutgers University-Newark ($11,353 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 50.2% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($9,551 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 3.1% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($13,168 vs. $12,768)
ULM vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 24 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Newark has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 Rutgers University-Newark and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $20,400 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $2,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,215)
- ULM graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($206 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/