- Both University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) and University of South Alabama are public.
- ULM is located in Monroe, LA and University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL.
- ULM has more expensive tuition of $21,290 than University of South Alabama ($18,652).
- ULM has tighter acceptance rate of 75.46% than University of South Alabama (82.08%).
- ULM has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than University of South Alabama (1,095).
- University of South Alabama is larger with 13,438 students than ULM (8,398 students).
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| #152 in National Universities #5 in Louisiana | Rankings | #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Monroe, LA | Location | Mobile, AL |
ULM| Known as | | |
| 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,190 Louisiana residents $21,290 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state |
| $9,400 Louisiana residents $21,500 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state |
| $11,266 | Financial Aid | $8,018 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 75.46% | Acceptance Rate | 82.08% |
| 44.07% | Yield | 38.96% |
| 1,200 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,398 | Total Students | 13,438 |
| 6,552 | Undergraduate | 8,480 |
| 1,846 | Graduate | 4,958 |
| 1,711 | Online Enrollment | 3,953 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $46,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,800 |
| 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 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: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 311 Full-time 139 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 801 Full-time 364 Part-time |
| 872 Full-time 148 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time |
| $66,455 for Faculties $52,756 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time |