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LSU Nicholls State University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Loyola University-New Orleans LSUS University of Southern Mississippi Texas A&M Tulane Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Xavier University of Louisiana NSU EIU| University of New Orleans | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 15,219 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $11,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $13,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $10,672 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UNO | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 11,752 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 8,762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1023/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNO | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $201 |
Diversity |
UNO | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNO | UL Lafayette | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (15,219 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or UL Lafayette?
- University of New Orleans is 12.6% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at UL Lafayette than University of New Orleans ($19,135.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than UL Lafayette ($11,508 vs. $13,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 4.6% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($11,642 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 4% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($10,672 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1069) is 35 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming UL Lafayette students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman UL Lafayette students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UL Lafayette is higher than University of New Orleans (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn on average $2,300 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($16,500 vs. $19,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($170 vs. $201)
- More UL Lafayette graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/