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Overview |
UNO | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 3,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #538 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $14,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $10,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
UNO | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 4,827 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1320 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNO | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (6,601 students vs. 3,323 students)
UNO vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 152.7% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than University of New Orleans ($26,112.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($11,190 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 21.4% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($12,174 vs. $14,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Penn State Erie Behrend College (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 1% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($10,930 vs. $10,822)
UNO vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or UNO .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 20 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UNO (66.8%)
UNO vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and UNO.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than University of New Orleans (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $12,600 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $10,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,818)
- UNO graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($170 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/