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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor UTSA Florida OU Georgia| University of Louisiana Monroe | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ULM | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
ULM | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1170/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ULM | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $193 |
Diversity |
ULM | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ULM | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ULM | UT Dallas | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Dallas is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 151.6% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at UT Dallas than University of Louisiana Monroe ($39,776.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than UT Dallas ($11,353 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 27.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($9,551 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than The University of Texas at Dallas (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 16.4% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($14,858 vs. $12,768)
ULM vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or ULM .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 211 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at ULM (3.53)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or UT Dallas? 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 UT Dallas and ULM.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $13,200 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $45,800)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/