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UH LSU Loyola University-New Orleans University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Texas Tech| University of New Orleans | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | HBU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UNO | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $249 |
Diversity |
UNO | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UNO | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNO | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 4,257 students)
UNO vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 462.4% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.5% higher at HBU than University of New Orleans ($34,250.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than HBU ($11,508 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 33.3% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,130 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 162.3% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($26,908 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or UNO .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 26 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNO (3.21)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or HBU? 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 HBU and UNO.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than University of New Orleans (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $8,900 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $7,666 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,166)
- UNO graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($170 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/