UNO vs. MC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA with Mississippi College in Clinton, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of New Orleans is larger than MC based on total student enrollment (6,501 students vs. 4,164 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA (Large City setting); Mississippi College is in Clinton, MS (Large Suburban setting).
• University of New Orleans is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Mississippi College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of New Orleans 19:1; Mississippi College 14:1.

UNO vs. MC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UNO or MC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than MC ($12,258 vs. $28,559).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 30% lower than at Mississippi College ($11,292 vs. $16,120).
• Mississippi College is 156.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than UNO (about $14,328 more per year; $23,500.00 vs. $9,172.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 67.8% higher at MC than at University of New Orleans (about $9,492 more per year; $23,500.00 vs. $14,008.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Mississippi College than at University of New Orleans (100% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 17.7% larger than aid received by University of New Orleans students ($12,676 vs. $10,771).

UNO vs. MC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UNO or MC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MC and UNO.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Mississippi College (1200) is 110 points higher than at UNO (1090).
• Incoming MC students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 20 at UNO).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of New Orleans 935/1241; Mississippi College 1140/1260.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of New Orleans 17/23; Mississippi College 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UNO - Test optional; MC - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: UNO Aug 1, 2027.
• 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 (74.3%) than MC (29.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at UNO vs. 91% at MC.

UNO vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UNO and MC? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Mississippi College's six-year graduation rate (51%) is higher than University of New Orleans's (38%).
• Graduates from Mississippi College earn a median of about $1,400 more per year than UNO graduates about ten years after starting college ($44,100 vs. $42,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of New Orleans graduates have a $8,500 lower median loan debt than MC graduates ($16,500 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, UNO graduates have an estimated $88 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.