UNO vs. TU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA with Towson University in Towson, MD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Towson University is larger than UNO based on total student enrollment (19,401 students vs. 6,501 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA (Large City setting); Towson University is in Towson, MD (Small City setting).
• University of New Orleans is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Towson University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of New Orleans 19:1; Towson University 14:1.

UNO vs. TU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UNO or TU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than TU ($12,258 vs. $16,653).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 30.6% lower than at Towson University ($11,292 vs. $16,260).
• Towson University is 27.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than UNO (about $2,556 more per year; $11,728.00 vs. $9,172.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 112.9% higher at TU than at University of New Orleans (about $15,812 more per year; $29,820.00 vs. $14,008.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of New Orleans than at Towson University (88% vs. 73%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 9.7% larger than aid received by University of New Orleans students ($11,820 vs. $10,771).

UNO vs. TU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UNO or TU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between TU and UNO.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of New Orleans (1090) is the same as at TU (1090).
• Incoming TU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 20 at UNO).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of New Orleans 935/1241; Towson University 950/1235.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of New Orleans 17/23; Towson University 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UNO - Test optional; TU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UNO Aug 1, 2027; TU Apr 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman TU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNO (3.21).
• TU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than UNO (74.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at UNO vs. 18.2% at TU.

UNO vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UNO and TU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Towson University's six-year graduation rate (64%) is higher than University of New Orleans's (38%).
• Graduates from Towson University earn a median of about $10,800 more per year than UNO graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,500 vs. $42,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of New Orleans graduates have a $1,250 lower median loan debt than TU graduates ($16,500 vs. $17,750).
• Among borrowers, UNO graduates have an estimated $13 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than TU graduates ($170 vs. $183).
• More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.