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Overview |
ULM | The University of Montana | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Missoula, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 9,955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #724 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | umt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | The University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $5,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $27,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $11,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $16,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $5,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ULM | The University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 8,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
ULM | The University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | The University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $239 |
Diversity |
ULM | The University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
ULM | The University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 44% | ||
Campus |
ULM | The University of Montana | ||
| 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
- The University of Montana is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (9,955 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. The University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or The University of Montana?
- University of Louisiana Monroe is 5% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($5,788.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at The University of Montana than University of Louisiana Monroe ($27,168.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than The University of Montana ($11,353 vs. $16,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 21.5% lower than costs at The University of Montana ($9,551 vs. $11,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe as The University of Montana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 126.2% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($12,768 vs. $5,645)
ULM vs. The University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or The University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Montana or ULM .
- The average SAT score at The University of Montana (1090) is 36 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming The University of Montana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. The University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or The University of Montana? 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 The University of Montana and ULM.
- The graduation rate at The University of Montana is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $4,800 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $41,000)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $3,183 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Montana graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,183)
- ULM graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Montana graduates. ($206 vs. $239)
- More The University of Montana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/