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Overview |
ULM | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,272 | 14,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $7,997 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $26,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,182 | $14,915 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,160 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,124 | $7,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
ULM | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,878 | 14,243 | ||
| Admitted | 3,637 | 13,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1350 | 1110/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
ULM | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $200 |
Diversity |
ULM | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ULM | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Western Washington University | ||
| 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
- Western Washington University is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (14,651 students vs. 8,272 students)
ULM vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Western Washington University?
- Western Washington University is 38.2% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($7,997.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Western Washington University than University of Louisiana Monroe ($26,564.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Western Washington University ($11,160 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 46.5% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($10,182 vs. $14,915)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Western Washington University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 86.4% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($13,124 vs. $7,041)
ULM vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or ULM .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 60 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Western Washington University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than ULM (74.6%)
ULM vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and ULM.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (73% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $2,200 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,800)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $587 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($19,413 vs. $20,000)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($200 vs. $206)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/