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HBU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech NSU Jackson State University NSU LSU UL Lafayette UH USD Xavier University of Louisiana UT Austin PVAMU| University of Louisiana Monroe | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ULM | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
ULM | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1010/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ULM | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $227 |
Diversity |
ULM | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ULM | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ULM | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 3,588 students)
ULM vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 448.1% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at University of St Thomas than University of Louisiana Monroe ($31,724.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of St Thomas ($11,353 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 2.2% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,551 vs. $9,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 81.6% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($23,181 vs. $12,768)
ULM vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 49 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and ULM.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $11,400 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/