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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans USC Beaufort ASU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane Lander University LSUS Xavier University of Louisiana Winthrop University UL Lafayette EIU| University of New Orleans | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UNO | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNO | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNO | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNO | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 3,840 students)
UNO vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 70.7% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at USC Aiken than University of New Orleans ($20,856.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than USC Aiken ($11,508 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 45.3% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($8,376 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 3.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($10,260 vs. $9,891)
UNO vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 58 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming UNO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman UNO students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and UNO.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than University of New Orleans (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $3,100 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,600)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($170 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/