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Overview |
UNO | NSU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
UNO | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 955/1135 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNO | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNO | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNO | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or NSU?
- University of New Orleans is 17.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at NSU than University of New Orleans ($15,968.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than NSU ($11,508 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 18.6% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,269 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 8% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,260 vs. $9,499)
UNO vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 26 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming UNO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UNO (3.21)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or NSU? 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 NSU and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $4,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,100)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $5,031 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,531)
- UNO graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/