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South Dakota State University LSU Loyola University-New Orleans University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Truman State Tulane Xavier University of Louisiana Augustana University| University of New Orleans | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | USD | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
UNO | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1320 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNO | USD | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNO | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UNO | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 6,601 students)
UNO vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 27.6% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at USD than University of New Orleans ($11,283.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than USD ($11,190 vs. $18,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 34.4% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,060 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than University of South Dakota (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 93.9% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($10,822 vs. $5,580)
UNO vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 15 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UNO (3.21)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than UNO (66.8%)
UNO vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or USD? 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 USD and UNO.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than University of New Orleans (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $5,500 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/