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Overview |
Auburn | UNO | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 6,601 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $10,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 95% |
Admission |
Auburn | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 4,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 960/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $170 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 6,601 students)
Auburn vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UNO?
- Auburn University is 75.8% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.9% higher at Auburn than University of New Orleans ($32,112.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Auburn ($11,190 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 26.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,174 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Auburn University (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($11,644 vs. $10,822)
Auburn vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 184 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of New Orleans (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $11,400 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/