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Overview |
ULM | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
ULM | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1073/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ULM | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $299 |
Diversity |
ULM | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ULM | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 72% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Jackson State University | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 6,906 students)
ULM vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.3% higher at ULM than Jackson State University ($17,888.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Jackson State University ($11,353 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 9.4% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,551 vs. $10,445)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Jackson State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 46.9% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($12,768 vs. $8,694)
ULM vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 144 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming ULM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Jackson State University? 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 Jackson State University and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $13,000 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $32,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($206 vs. $299)
- More ULM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/