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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans WSC LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Xavier University of Louisiana UL Lafayette EIU UNOMAHA Nebraska KU Alabama| University of New Orleans | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | UNK | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UNO | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $219 |
Diversity |
UNO | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNO | UNK | ||
| 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 New Orleans is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 6,041 students)
UNO vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or UNK?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 2.1% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($6,220.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at UNK than University of New Orleans ($12,036.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than UNK ($11,508 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 6.9% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($11,390 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 40.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,260 vs. $7,282)
UNO vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 15 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or UNK? 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 UNK and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than University of New Orleans (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $700 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,250)
- UNO graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($170 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/