LSUA vs. ULM

Comparable Facts

Compare Louisiana State University Alexandria in Alexandria, LA with University of Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, LA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Louisiana at Monroe is larger than LSUA based on total student enrollment (8,601 students vs. 6,815 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Louisiana State University Alexandria is located in Alexandria, LA (Rural Fringe setting); University of Louisiana at Monroe is in Monroe, LA (Small City setting).
• Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Louisiana State University Alexandria 33:1; University of Louisiana at Monroe 18:1.

LSUA vs. ULM Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, LSUA or ULM? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than ULM ($8,296 vs. $13,648).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 9.1% lower than at University of Louisiana at Monroe ($9,598 vs. $10,554).
• University of Louisiana at Monroe is 30.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUA (about $2,140 more per year; $9,190.00 vs. $7,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 45.3% higher at ULM than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (about $6,640 more per year; $21,290.00 vs. $14,650.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Louisiana at Monroe than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (95% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Monroe students is 76.4% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students ($13,338 vs. $7,561).

LSUA vs. ULM Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or ULM? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between ULM and LSUA.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Louisiana at Monroe (1260) is 160 points higher than at LSUA (1100).
• Incoming ULM students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 19 at LSUA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Alexandria 970/1220; University of Louisiana at Monroe 1160/1360.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Alexandria 17/22; University of Louisiana at Monroe 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: LSUA - Required; ULM - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman ULM students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LSUA (3.16).
• LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than ULM (84.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 66.6% at LSUA vs. 35.1% at ULM.

LSUA vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for LSUA and ULM? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Louisiana at Monroe's six-year graduation rate (33%) is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria's (12%).
• Graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe earn a median of about $10,100 more per year than LSUA graduates about ten years after starting college ($45,800 vs. $35,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates have a $2,293 lower median loan debt than ULM graduates ($17,707 vs. $20,000).
• Among borrowers, LSUA graduates have an estimated $23 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than ULM graduates ($183 vs. $206).
• More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.