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Overview |
IU South Bend | UNO | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $170 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or UNO?
- Indiana University South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend than UNO ($8,785 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 32.5% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,190 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than University of New Orleans (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 31.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,260 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 79 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming UNO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UNO (3.21)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than UNO (69.8%)
IU South Bend vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Indiana University South Bend (38% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $5,600 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,100)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $8,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,530)
- UNO graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($170 vs. $253)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/