| ULM vs. SUNO |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#221 in National Universities #7 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region VI Universities #5 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,190 Louisiana Residents $21,290 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,054 Louisiana Residents $16,954 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,399 Louisiana Residents $21,499 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,744 Louisiana Residents $16,686 Out-of-State |
| More$12,079 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,386 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower910 SAT 17 ACT |
| Easier84.75% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.90% |
| Favorable35.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower3.17% |
| High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,601 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,468 |
| Larger6,761 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,179 |
| Larger1,840 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller289 |
| Larger1,277 | Online Student Population | Smaller834 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower13% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 40% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower52% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,257) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 672) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 420 | Number of faculty | 137 |
| Higher$68,396 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,034 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.