| TXST vs. ULM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#111 in National Universities #9 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #221 in National Universities #7 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,450 Texas Residents $22,930 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,190 Louisiana Residents $21,290 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,997 Texas Residents $16,377 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,399 Louisiana Residents $21,499 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,626 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,079 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier89.32% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.75% |
| Lower26.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.06% |
| High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger40,674 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,601 |
| Larger36,236 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,761 |
| Larger4,438 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,840 |
| Larger2,395 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,277 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,257) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,831 | Number of faculty | 420 |
| Higher$82,240 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,396 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.