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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Xavier University of Louisiana UL Lafayette EIU Alabama Dillard University LSUS Southeastern ATU| University of New Orleans | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | UHCL | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 78% |
Admission |
UNO | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $177 |
Diversity |
UNO | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UNO | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or UHCL?
- University of New Orleans is 1.1% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at UHCL than University of New Orleans ($19,320.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than UHCL ($11,508 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 29% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,440 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than University of Houston Clear Lake (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 65.4% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($16,973 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 9 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming UNO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than UHCL (69.4%)
UNO vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or UHCL? 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 UHCL and UNO.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $11,000 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $650 lower median federal student loan debt than UHCL graduates. ($16,500 vs. $17,150)
- UNO graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UHCL graduates. ($170 vs. $177)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/