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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Xavier University of Louisiana Baylor UL Lafayette EIU LSUS Alabama NSU Dillard University| Louisiana State University Alexandria | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | UNO | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
LSUA | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUA | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $170 |
Diversity |
LSUA | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | 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 LSUA based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or UNO?
- University of New Orleans is 23% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at UNO than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($10,926.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than UNO ($7,274 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 26.8% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,598 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than University of New Orleans (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 45.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($10,260 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or LSUA .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 84 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming UNO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman UNO students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (38% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $7,000 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $35,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $1,207 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($16,500 vs. $17,707)
- UNO graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($170 vs. $183)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/