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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Xavier University of Louisiana Arkansas UL Lafayette EIU Arkansas State University| Arkansas Tech University | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | UNO | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
ATU | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $170 |
Diversity |
ATU | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ATU | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 7,111 students)
ATU vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or UNO?
- University of New Orleans is 4.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at ATU than University of New Orleans ($11,640.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than ATU ($11,508 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 32.9% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,157 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than University of New Orleans (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 21.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,260 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UNO (3.21)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than UNO (69.8%)
ATU vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or UNO? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNO and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of New Orleans (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $5,600 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,100)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $17,750)
- UNO graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($170 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/