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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech NSU Tulane Jackson State University Xavier University of Louisiana NSU UL Lafayette EIU Alabama Dillard University| University of New Orleans | University of Louisiana Monroe | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | ULM | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UNO | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNO | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNO | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNO | ULM | ||
| 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 Monroe is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or ULM?
- University of New Orleans is 5.2% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at ULM than University of New Orleans ($17,888.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than UNO ($11,353 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 27.5% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,551 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($12,768 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 20 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming ULM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UNO (3.21)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or ULM? 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 ULM and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $3,100 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($170 vs. $206)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/