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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Xavier University of Louisiana EIU UL Lafayette Southern University and A & M College Alabama Dillard University LSUS Alabama State| University of New Orleans | Southern University at New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | SUNO | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 88% |
Admission |
UNO | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $251 |
Diversity |
UNO | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UNO | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNO | SUNO | ||
| 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
- University of New Orleans is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 1,950 students)
UNO vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or SUNO?
- University of New Orleans is 35.8% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at SUNO than University of New Orleans ($13,384.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than SUNO ($11,508 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 28.4% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,480 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Southern University at New Orleans (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 7.3% larger than aid received Southern University at New Orleans ($10,260 vs. $9,560)
UNO vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 231 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming UNO students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman UNO students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or SUNO? 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 SUNO and UNO.
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $11,100 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $31,600)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $7,848 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($16,500 vs. $24,348)
- UNO graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($170 vs. $251)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/