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Overview |
TROY | UNO | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
TROY | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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 |
TROY | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $170 |
Diversity |
TROY | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
TROY | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
TROY | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 7,111 students)
TROY vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or UNO?
- Troy University is 52.9% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at TROY than University of New Orleans ($18,624.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than TROY ($11,508 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 60.2% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($7,599 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Troy University (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 16.5% larger than aid received Troy University ($10,260 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 12 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming TROY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNO (3.21)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UNO (69.8%)
TROY vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Troy University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $3,300 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,400)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/