Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Tennessee State University Lamar University SHSU NSU Southern University and A & M College Texas State GSU- Grambling Langston University| University of Louisiana Monroe | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ULM | TSU | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | tsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ULM | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $7,437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ULM | TSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ULM | TSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ULM | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $303 |
Diversity |
ULM | TSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ULM | TSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ULM | TSU | ||
| 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at TSU than University of Louisiana Monroe ($19,677.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than TSU ($11,353 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 1.2% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,551 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 5.7% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($12,768 vs. $12,085)
ULM vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 237 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming ULM students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or TSU? 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 TSU and ULM.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than Texas Southern University (33% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $9,600 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,200)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $9,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,358)
- ULM graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($206 vs. $303)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/