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Overview |
UNO | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 6,906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $8,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $8,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,445 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $8,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
UNO | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 12,583 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 11,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1073/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $299 |
Diversity |
UNO | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNO | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 72% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 6,906 students)
UNO vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($8,270.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at UNO than Jackson State University ($10,926.00 vs. $8,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Jackson State University ($11,508 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson State University are 16.6% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,445 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Jackson State University (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 18% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($10,260 vs. $8,694)
UNO vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 124 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming UNO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman UNO students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Jackson State 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 Jackson State University and UNO.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than University of New Orleans (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $9,900 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $32,800)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $29,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($170 vs. $299)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/