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Overview |
UNO | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
UNO | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNO | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNO | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 138.1% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Eastern Michigan University than University of New Orleans ($14,500.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Eastern Michigan University ($11,508 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($11,396 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than University of New Orleans (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 3.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,260 vs. $9,945)
UNO vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 5 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming UNO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Eastern Michigan University? 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 Eastern Michigan University and UNO.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than University of New Orleans (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $1,100 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,600)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($170 vs. $263)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/