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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | UNO | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,234 | 6,601 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,740 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,903 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,731 | $10,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 95% |
Admission |
Florida State | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,038 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 18,793 | 4,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.4% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1390 | 960/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida State | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $170 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida State | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (43,234 students vs. 6,601 students)
Florida State vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UNO?
- University of New Orleans is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Florida State than University of New Orleans ($16,540.00 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 State ($11,190 vs. $14,903)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 4.6% lower than costs at Florida State University ($12,174 vs. $12,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Florida State University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 23.9% larger than aid received Florida State University ($10,822 vs. $8,731)
Florida State vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 181 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Florida State (25.4%)
Florida State vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of New Orleans (74% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Florida State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,750)
- UNO graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($170 vs. $214)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/