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Overview |
ULM | UNT | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
ULM | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $206 |
Diversity |
ULM | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ULM | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ULM | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 43.3% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at UNT than University of Louisiana Monroe ($18,087.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than UNT ($11,353 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 9% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,551 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 39.4% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($12,768 vs. $9,159)
ULM vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 39 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or UNT? 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 UNT and ULM.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $1,200 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,800)
- University of North Texas and ULM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,000 vs. $20,000)
- University of North Texas and ULM graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($206 vs. $206)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/