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Overview |
UNO | UNT | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
UNO | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNO | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNO | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 36.2% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at UNT than University of New Orleans ($18,087.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than UNT ($11,508 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 16.9% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,412 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of New Orleans (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 12% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($10,260 vs. $9,159)
UNO vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 59 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or UNT? 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 UNT and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of New Orleans (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($170 vs. $206)
- More UNT 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/