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Overview |
Alabama | UNO | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
Alabama | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $170 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 7,111 students)
Alabama vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UNO?
- The University of Alabama is 82.3% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.9% higher at Alabama than University of New Orleans ($31,460.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Alabama ($11,508 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 18.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,174 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than The University of Alabama (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 52.9% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($15,683 vs. $10,260)
Alabama vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 147 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UNO (69.8%)
Alabama vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of New Orleans (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $7,200 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,750)
- UNO graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($170 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/