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Overview |
UNO | MC | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
UNO | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1320 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UNO | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNO | MC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNO | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 50% | ||
Campus |
UNO | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (6,601 students vs. 4,087 students)
UNO vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or MC?
- Mississippi College is 232.4% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($20,246.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at MC than University of New Orleans ($20,246.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than MC ($11,190 vs. $21,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 4.3% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($12,174 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than University of New Orleans (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 67.4% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($18,118 vs. $10,822)
UNO vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or UNO .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 72 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming MC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than MC (48.9%)
UNO vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or MC? 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 MC and UNO.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than University of New Orleans (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $1,400 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/