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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| University of Louisiana Monroe | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ULM | Miami | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,272 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,182 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,160 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,124 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
ULM | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,878 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 3,637 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1350 | 1210/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ULM | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $255 |
Diversity |
ULM | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ULM | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Miami | ||
| 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
- Miami University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 8,272 students)
ULM vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Miami?
- Miami University is 152.9% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at Miami than University of Louisiana Monroe ($36,851.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Miami ($11,160 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 64.2% lower than costs at Miami University ($10,182 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Miami University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 3.5% larger than aid received Miami University ($13,124 vs. $12,685)
ULM vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or ULM .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 205 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Miami students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at ULM (3.53)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than ULM (74.6%)
ULM vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Miami? 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 Miami and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (81% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $8,500 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,750)
- ULM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($206 vs. $255)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/