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Overview |
ULM | UWB | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
ULM | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1210/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ULM | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $155 |
Diversity |
ULM | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ULM | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ULM | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 5,735 students)
ULM vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 93.3% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at UWB than University of Louisiana Monroe ($39,687.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than ULM ($9,357 vs. $11,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 60% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($9,551 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Washington Bothell Campus (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 21.2% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($15,474 vs. $12,768)
ULM vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 17 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming ULM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or UWB? 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 UWB and ULM.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $20,000 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $45,800)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- UWB graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/