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Overview |
Alabama | ULM | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Alabama | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 8,398 students)
Alabama vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or ULM?
- The University of Alabama is 91.8% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Alabama than University of Louisiana Monroe ($31,460.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Alabama ($11,353 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 51% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($9,551 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 22.8% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($15,683 vs. $12,768)
Alabama vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 127 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at ULM (3.53)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than ULM (70.1%)
Alabama vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $4,100 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,750)
- ULM graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/