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Overview |
ULM | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
ULM | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 960/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ULM | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $193 |
Diversity |
ULM | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ULM | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ULM | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 8% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at ULM than University of Houston Downtown ($17,888.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Houston-Downtown ($11,353 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,551 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 62.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($12,768 vs. $7,849)
ULM vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 160 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming ULM students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and ULM.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than University of Houston Downtown (33% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $1,600 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,800)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/