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Middle Tennessee State University LSU Loyola University-New Orleans WCU Tennessee Austin Peay State University ECU KSU Tennessee Tech Milligan College Memphis Carson-Newman College| University of New Orleans | East Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | ETSU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UNO | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
UNO | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNO | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UNO | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at ETSU than University of New Orleans ($11,532.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than ETSU ($11,508 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 26.6% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,613 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 17.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($10,260 vs. $8,739)
UNO vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or UNO .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 34 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UNO (3.21)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or ETSU? 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 ETSU and UNO.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than University of New Orleans (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $2,700 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,000)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ETSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than ETSU graduates. ($170 vs. $211)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/