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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | UNO | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 91% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 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 |
Fort Hays State University | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $170 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | 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
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 7,111 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or UNO?
- University of New Orleans is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Fort Hays State University than University of New Orleans ($14,580.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Fort Hays State University ($11,508 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 43.5% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($8,481 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Fort Hays State University (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 90.5% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($10,260 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UNO (69.8%)
Fort Hays State University vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is higher than University of New Orleans (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $1,300 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,400)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,718)
- UNO graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($170 vs. $214)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/