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WKU LSU Loyola University-New Orleans NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Murray State University| Eastern Kentucky University | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | UNO | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Eastern | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $170 |
Diversity |
Eastern | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 7,111 students)
Eastern vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or UNO?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 56.7% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Eastern than University of New Orleans ($19,922.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than UNO ($10,806 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 17.5% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,360 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 3.1% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($10,583 vs. $10,260)
Eastern vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 6 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is the same as at University of New Orleans (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $4,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,900)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $7,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,695)
- UNO graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($170 vs. $245)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/