- Both University of South Alabama and University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) are public.
- University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL and ULM is located in Monroe, LA.
- 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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| #164 in National Universities #3 in Alabama | Rankings | #152 in National Universities #5 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mobile, AL | Location | Monroe, LA |
| Known as | ULM | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,676 Alabama residents $18,652 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,190 Louisiana residents $21,290 out-of-state |
| $9,040 Alabama residents $17,680 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,400 Louisiana residents $21,500 out-of-state |
| $8,018 | Financial Aid | $11,266 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 82.08% | Acceptance Rate | 75.46% |
| 38.96% | Yield | 44.07% |
| 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,438 | Total Students | 8,398 |
| 8,480 | Undergraduate | 6,552 |
| 4,958 | Graduate | 1,846 |
| 3,953 | Online Enrollment | 1,711 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $46,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,305) $4,360 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,257) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 801 Full-time 364 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 311 Full-time 139 Part-time |
| 2,060 Full-time 408 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 872 Full-time 148 Part-time |
| $68,004 for Faculties $59,088 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,455 for Faculties $52,756 Part-time |