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Overview |
UNO | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
UNO | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNO | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNO | St. Cloud State University | ||
| 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
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 44.7% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at St. Cloud State University than University of New Orleans ($18,695.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than St. Cloud State University ($11,508 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 22.4% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,950 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Cloud State University than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 69.8% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($10,260 vs. $6,042)
UNO vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 4 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming UNO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UNO (3.21)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or St. Cloud State University? 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 St. Cloud State University and UNO.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than University of New Orleans (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $22,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($170 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/