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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans LHU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Xavier University of Louisiana EIU UL Lafayette Alabama Dillard University LSUS Southeastern| University of New Orleans | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | MUW | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
UNO | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $155 |
Diversity |
UNO | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNO | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNO | MUW | ||
| 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
- University of New Orleans is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 2,339 students)
UNO vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 27.5% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at UNO than Mississippi University for Women ($10,926.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than MUW ($11,508 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 48.2% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($8,212 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than University of New Orleans (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 3.8% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($10,260 vs. $9,887)
UNO vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 22 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming UNO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UNO (3.21)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or MUW? 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 MUW and UNO.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than University of New Orleans (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $4,900 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNO graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UNO graduates. ($155 vs. $170)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/