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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UNO | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $170 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Loyola University-New Orleans based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 4,397 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or UNO?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 608.7% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than University of New Orleans ($43,160.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Loyola University-New Orleans ($11,508 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 20% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($12,174 vs. $14,607)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 247% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($35,604 vs. $10,260)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 100 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Loyola University-New Orleans students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than UNO (69.8%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans 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 Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $7,900 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $10,274 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,774)
- UNO graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($170 vs. $276)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/