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Overview |
LSU | UNO | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 6,601 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $10,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
LSU | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 4,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 960/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $170 |
Diversity |
LSU | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LSU | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 8% | ||
Campus |
LSU | 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
- Louisiana State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 6,601 students)
LSU vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or UNO?
- Louisiana State University is 32% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at UNO than Louisiana State University ($10,926.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than LSU ($11,190 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 17.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($12,174 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Louisiana State University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 24.8% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($13,509 vs. $10,822)
LSU vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 129 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming LSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UNO (3.21)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than UNO (66.8%)
LSU vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of New Orleans (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $14,200 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,400 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,900)
- UNO graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($170 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/