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Overview |
ULM | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ULM | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
ULM | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ULM | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 793 students)
ULM vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 304.3% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than University of Louisiana Monroe ($23,400.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Southwestern Adventist University ($11,353 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($8,600 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 9.3% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($13,959 vs. $12,768)
ULM vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 150 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming ULM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
ULM vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $3,200 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/