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Overview |
ULM | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Terrell, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 88 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | swcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $10,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $10,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $7,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $7,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $8,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ULM | Southwestern Christian 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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
ULM | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $25,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | N/A |
Diversity |
ULM | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ULM | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| 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 Christian College based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 88 students)
ULM vs. Southwestern Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Southwestern Christian College?
- Southwestern Christian College is 74% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($10,070.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at ULM than Southwestern Christian College ($17,888.00 vs. $10,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian College than ULM ($7,970 vs. $11,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian College are 35.6% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($7,042 vs. $9,551)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe as Southwestern Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 48.7% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian College ($12,768 vs. $8,584)
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Southwestern Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Christian College or ULM .
ULM vs. Southwestern Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Southwestern Christian 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 Southwestern Christian College and ULM.
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $20,600 more per year than Southwestern Christian College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $25,200)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Christian College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/