- Both University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) and Georgia State University (Georgia State) are public.
- ULM is located in Monroe, LA and Georgia State is located in Atlanta, GA.
- Georgia State has more expensive tuition of $23,709 than ULM ($21,290).
- Georgia State has tighter acceptance rate of 69.85% than ULM (75.46%).
- ULM has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than Georgia State (1,130).
- Georgia State is larger with 36,516 students than ULM (8,398 students).
University of Louisiana at Monroe View More Rivals | Georgia State University View More Rivals | |
| #152 in National Universities #5 in Louisiana | Rankings | #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Monroe, LA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
ULM| Known as | Georgia 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 Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,190 Louisiana residents $21,290 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state |
| $9,400 Louisiana residents $21,500 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state |
| $11,266 | Financial Aid | $9,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 75.46% | Acceptance Rate | 69.85% |
| 44.07% | Yield | 41.66% |
| 1,200 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,398 | Total Students | 36,516 |
| 6,552 | Undergraduate | 28,924 |
| 1,846 | Graduate | 7,592 |
| 1,711 | Online Enrollment | 4,715 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $46,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,257) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,259) $10,646 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,322 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| 311 Full-time 139 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| 872 Full-time 148 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time |
| $66,455 for Faculties $52,756 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time |