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South Dakota State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech NSU Dakota Wesleyan University Jackson State University NSU LSU UL Lafayette USD Xavier University of Louisiana GSU- Grambling PVAMU| University of Louisiana Monroe | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ULM | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,272 | 3,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,182 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,160 | $19,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,124 | $5,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
ULM | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,878 | 988 | ||
| Admitted | 3,637 | 967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1350 | 1020/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ULM | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
ULM | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ULM | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (8,272 students vs. 3,508 students)
ULM vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Dakota State?
- Dakota State University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at ULM than Dakota State University ($17,888.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Dakota State ($11,160 vs. $19,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($8,990 vs. $10,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Dakota State University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 149.4% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($13,124 vs. $5,263)
ULM vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 7 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming ULM students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than ULM (74.6%)
ULM vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Dakota State is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $3,600 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,200)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- ULM graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More Dakota State 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/