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Texas Tech UT Dallas LSU Loyola University-New Orleans UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU UH UNT A&M Commerce Tarleton SHSU| University of New Orleans | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 74% |
Admission |
UNO | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 24, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $192 |
Diversity |
UNO | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNO | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNO | UT Tyler | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or UT Tyler?
- The University of Texas at Tyler is 21.4% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at UT Tyler than University of New Orleans ($23,232.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than UT Tyler ($11,508 vs. $13,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 22.9% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,908 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than The University of Texas at Tyler (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 6.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($10,260 vs. $9,612)
UNO vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or UNO .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 25 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than University of New Orleans (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $6,400 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $2,132 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Tyler graduates. ($16,500 vs. $18,632)
- UNO graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UT Tyler graduates. ($170 vs. $192)
- More UT Tyler 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/