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Overview |
ULM | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ULM | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1015/1220 | ||
| 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 | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $206 |
Diversity |
ULM | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
ULM | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Worcester State University | ||
| 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 Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 5,311 students)
ULM vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Worcester State University?
- University of Louisiana Monroe is 496.7% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($5,788.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.7% higher at ULM than Worcester State University ($17,888.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Worcester State University ($11,353 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 38.7% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,551 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe as Worcester State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 117.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($12,768 vs. $5,881)
ULM vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 34 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming ULM students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Worcester State University? 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 Worcester State University and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,800)
- Worcester State University and ULM graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,000 vs. $20,000)
- Worcester State University and ULM graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($206 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/