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Overview |
Louisiana College | ULM | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Louisiana College | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $206 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Louisiana College | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or ULM?
- Louisiana College is 238.5% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Louisiana College than University of Louisiana Monroe ($19,590.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Louisiana College ($11,353 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 24.9% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($7,646 vs. $9,551)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($13,650 vs. $12,768)
Louisiana College vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 85 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming ULM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than ULM (70.1%)
Louisiana College vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or ULM? 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 ULM and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than Louisiana College (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $200 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $45,600)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $3,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,027)
- ULM graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($206 vs. $238)
- More Louisiana College 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/