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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane USC Aiken Xavier University of Louisiana EIU SHSU| Louisiana State University Shreveport | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | UNO | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
LSUS | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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 |
LSUS | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $170 |
Diversity |
LSUS | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 7,111 students)
LSUS vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or UNO?
- University of New Orleans is 7.7% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at UNO than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,926.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UNO ($7,587 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 19% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,226 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 3.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,260 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 5 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UNO (3.21)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UNO (69.8%)
LSUS vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $3,200 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,500)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($16,500 vs. $19,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($170 vs. $201)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/