- Both University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) and Arkansas State University (Arkansas State) are public.
- ULM is located in Monroe, LA and Arkansas State is located in Jonesboro, AR.
- ULM has more expensive tuition of $21,290 than Arkansas State ($13,826).
- Arkansas State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.02% than ULM (75.46%).
- ULM has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than Arkansas State (1,100).
- Arkansas State is larger with 13,190 students than ULM (8,398 students).
University of Louisiana at Monroe View More Rivals | Arkansas State University View More Rivals | |
| #152 in National Universities #5 in Louisiana | Rankings | #3 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Monroe, LA | Location | Jonesboro, AR |
ULM| Known as | Arkansas State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,190 Louisiana residents $21,290 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,754 Arkansas residents $13,826 out-of-state |
| $9,400 Louisiana residents $21,500 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,980 Arkansas residents $12,416 out-of-state |
| $11,266 | Financial Aid | $8,371 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 75.46% | Acceptance Rate | 66.02% |
| 44.07% | Yield | 38.03% |
| 1,200 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,398 | Total Students | 13,190 |
| 6,552 | Undergraduate | 8,201 |
| 1,846 | Graduate | 4,989 |
| 1,711 | Online Enrollment | 5,823 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $46,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,257) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,200) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 311 Full-time 139 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 536 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| 872 Full-time 148 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,569 Full-time 378 Part-time |
| $66,455 for Faculties $52,756 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,895 for Faculties $44,531 Part-time |