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Overview |
UNO | Tulane | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 66% |
Admission |
UNO | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $284 |
Diversity |
UNO | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UNO | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 86% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 863.3% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 436.9% higher at Tulane than University of New Orleans ($58,666.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Tulane ($11,508 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 42.5% lower than costs at Tulane University ($12,174 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Tulane University (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 199.7% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($30,747 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or UNO .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 312 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Tulane (11.5%)
UNO vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Tulane? 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 Tulane and UNO.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $31,500 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $11,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,529)
- UNO graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($170 vs. $284)
- More Tulane graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/