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TU Frostburg State University UMES LSU Loyola University-New Orleans Maryland Delaware State University Loyola University Maryland UMBC Mount St. Mary's University St. Mary's Stevenson University| University of New Orleans | Salisbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | Salisbury | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 7,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $18,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $13,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $8,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
UNO | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 8,090 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 7,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1320 | 1180/1310 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNO | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $208 |
Diversity |
UNO | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNO | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Salisbury | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 6,601 students)
UNO vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Salisbury?
- Salisbury University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,706.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Salisbury than University of New Orleans ($18,400.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Salisbury ($11,190 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 10.2% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,174 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Salisbury University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 32.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($10,822 vs. $8,192)
UNO vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or UNO .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than UNO (66.8%)
UNO vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and UNO.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than University of New Orleans (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $9,300 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Salisbury graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,153)
- UNO graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Salisbury graduates. ($170 vs. $208)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/