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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | UNO | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $170 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida A&M | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 7,111 students)
Florida A&M vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or UNO?
- University of New Orleans is 93.2% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Florida A&M than University of New Orleans ($14,524.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Florida A&M ($11,508 vs. $11,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($11,644 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 18.8% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($12,191 vs. $10,260)
Florida A&M vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 68 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming UNO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than University of New Orleans (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $900 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($16,500 vs. $28,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($170 vs. $294)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/