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Overview |
UNO | SHSU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 73% |
Admission |
UNO | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNO | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNO | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UNO | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or SHSU?
- University of New Orleans is 4% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at SHSU than University of New Orleans ($15,648.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than SHSU ($11,508 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 11.6% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,908 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Sam Houston State University (91% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 2.3% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($10,499 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 37 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming UNO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at UNO (3.21)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or SHSU? 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 SHSU and UNO.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than University of New Orleans (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/