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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| University of New Orleans | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | UH | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 75% |
Admission |
UNO | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNO | UH | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNO | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or UH?
- University of Houston is 42.6% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at UH than University of New Orleans ($20,877.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than UH ($11,508 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 16.9% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,418 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than University of Houston (91% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 11.7% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($11,457 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 120 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming UH students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than UH (66.2%)
UNO vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or UH? 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 UH and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than University of New Orleans (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $16,300 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($16,500 vs. $19,750)
- UNO graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($170 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/