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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU LSU Loyola University-New Orleans Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB| University of New Orleans | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 54% |
Admission |
UNO | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 26/30 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UNO | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNO | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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 Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (6,601 students vs. 4,651 students)
UNO vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($11,190 vs. $22,406)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 30.4% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,174 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Penn State Harrisburg (95% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 28.5% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($10,822 vs. $8,421)
UNO vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or UNO .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 9 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than UNO (66.8%)
UNO vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and UNO.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of New Orleans (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,818)
- UNO graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($170 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/