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Overview |
ULM | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,272 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,182 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,160 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,124 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
ULM | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,878 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 3,637 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1350 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
ULM | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ULM | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 8,272 students)
ULM vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 104.3% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at Ohio State than University of Louisiana Monroe ($37,332.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Ohio State ($11,160 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 40.2% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,182 vs. $14,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Ohio State University (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 11.3% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($13,124 vs. $11,791)
ULM vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or ULM .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 241 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at ULM (3.53)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
ULM vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Ohio 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 Ohio State and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (80% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- ULM graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Ohio 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/