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Overview |
Humboldt State University | UNO | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 91% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $170 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt 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
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or UNO?
- University of New Orleans is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Humboldt State University than University of New Orleans ($17,622.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Humboldt State University ($11,508 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 3% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($12,174 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Humboldt State University (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 10.8% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($10,260 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 44 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming UNO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than UNO (69.8%)
Humboldt State University vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than University of New Orleans (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $3,700 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,000)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Humboldt State University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $19,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Humboldt State University graduates. ($170 vs. $201)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/