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Overview |
Tuskegee University | UNO | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $170 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or UNO?
- Tuskegee University is 221.7% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Tuskegee University than University of New Orleans ($19,594.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Tuskegee University ($11,508 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 23.7% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,844 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 62.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($10,260 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 79 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming UNO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman UNO students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than University of New Orleans (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $1,800 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,900)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $15,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $32,122)
- UNO graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($170 vs. $332)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/