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Overview |
ULM | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
ULM | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $165 |
Diversity |
ULM | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ULM | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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 Technological University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Tennessee Tech than University of Louisiana Monroe ($18,552.00 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 Tech ($11,353 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 10% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,551 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 50.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($12,768 vs. $8,471)
ULM vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or ULM .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 48 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at ULM (3.53)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tech and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $2,400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($165 vs. $206)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/