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Overview |
ULM | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ULM | Tennessee State University | ||
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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 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $289 |
Diversity |
ULM | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ULM | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Tennessee State University | ||
| 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
- Tennessee State University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Louisiana Monroe ($20,484.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Tennessee State University ($11,353 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($8,542 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 35.6% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($17,315 vs. $12,768)
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or ULM .
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
ULM vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $7,400 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $38,400)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($206 vs. $289)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/