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Overview |
IU East | UNO | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
IU East | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $170 |
Diversity |
IU East | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU East | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or UNO?
- Indiana University East is 19.4% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at IU East than University of New Orleans ($20,634.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than UNO ($8,837 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 29.3% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,412 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than University of New Orleans (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 30.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($10,260 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 73 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming UNO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UNO (3.21)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than UNO (69.8%)
IU East vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Indiana University East (38% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $9,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $32,900)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($170 vs. $211)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/