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Overview |
ULM | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ULM | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1027/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ULM | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
ULM | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ULM | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ULM | St. Cloud 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
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 52.2% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at St. Cloud State University than University of Louisiana Monroe ($18,695.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than St. Cloud State University ($11,353 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 4.2% lower than costs at Saint Cloud State University ($9,551 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 111.3% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($12,768 vs. $6,042)
ULM vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 24 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming ULM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud State University and ULM.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $900 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- ULM graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/