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Emory Miami SMU LSU University of Richmond Case Western BC Vanderbilt George Washington Notre Dame USC Lehigh| University of Louisiana Monroe | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ULM | Tulane | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
ULM | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1370/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ULM | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $284 |
Diversity |
ULM | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
ULM | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 86% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Tulane | ||
| 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
- Tulane University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 913.6% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228% higher at Tulane than University of Louisiana Monroe ($58,666.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Tulane ($11,353 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 81.6% lower than costs at Tulane University ($9,551 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Tulane University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 140.8% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($30,747 vs. $12,768)
ULM vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or ULM .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 292 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at ULM (3.53)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Tulane (11.5%)
ULM vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Tulane? 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 Tulane and ULM.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $28,400 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $7,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,529)
- ULM graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($206 vs. $284)
- More Tulane graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/