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Overview |
ULM | Wright State | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
ULM | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 913/1168 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
ULM | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
ULM | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ULM | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 86.8% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Wright State than University of Louisiana Monroe ($20,232.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Wright State ($11,353 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 11.9% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,551 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 44% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($12,768 vs. $8,867)
ULM vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 20 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming ULM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Wright State? 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 Wright State and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $2,400 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $43,400)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/