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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Xavier University of Louisiana EIU UL Lafayette University of Southern Mississippi Alabama Dillard University LSUS| University of New Orleans | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | Southeastern | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 13,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #959 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $12,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $10,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
UNO | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 5,485 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 45.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1320 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNO | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $219 |
Diversity |
UNO | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Southeastern | ||
| 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 6,601 students)
UNO vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Southeastern?
- University of New Orleans is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Southeastern than University of New Orleans ($18,255.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Southeastern ($11,190 vs. $12,007)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 18.9% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,240 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Southeastern Louisiana University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 3.6% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($10,822 vs. $10,447)
UNO vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 4 points higher than at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming UNO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than UNO (66.8%)
UNO vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $1,600 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,100)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,272)
- UNO graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($170 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/