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Overview |
LSU | ULM | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
LSU | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $206 |
Diversity |
LSU | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LSU | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LSU | ULM | ||
| 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
- Louisiana State University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 8,398 students)
LSU vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or ULM?
- Louisiana State University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at ULM than Louisiana State University ($17,888.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than LSU ($11,353 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 46.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($9,551 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Louisiana State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 3.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($12,768 vs. $12,374)
LSU vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 109 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming LSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at ULM (3.53)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than ULM (70.1%)
LSU vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,900)
- ULM graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($206 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/