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Overview |
ULM | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
ULM | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ULM | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
ULM | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ULM | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 59.8% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Mississippi State than University of Louisiana Monroe ($25,294.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Mississippi State ($11,353 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 14.8% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($9,551 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 11.6% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($14,252 vs. $12,768)
ULM vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or ULM .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 86 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at ULM (3.53)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Mississippi 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 Mississippi State and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- ULM graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/