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Overview |
LSUS | ULM | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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 |
LSUS | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
LSUS | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 8,398 students)
LSUS vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or ULM?
- University of Louisiana Monroe is 2.3% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($5,788.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.3% higher at ULM than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($17,888.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than ULM ($7,587 vs. $11,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 7.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,551 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as University of Louisiana Monroe (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 28.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,768 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 25 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming ULM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than ULM (70.1%)
LSUS vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at ULM is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $6,300 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/