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UCF Florida State UT Florida FGCU FAU UNF ASU FIU Florida Tech Penn State University of South Florida St. Petersburg| University of South Florida Main Campus | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | UNO | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $170 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 7,111 students)
USF Main Campus vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or UNO?
- University of New Orleans is 33.6% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at USF Main Campus than University of New Orleans ($15,473.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than UNO ($11,004 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 3.7% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($12,174 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than University of South Florida Main Campus (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 7.9% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($11,066 vs. $10,260)
USF Main Campus vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 143 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman USF Main Campus students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
USF Main Campus vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus or UNO? 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 UNO and USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at USF Main Campus is higher than University of New Orleans (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of South Florida Main Campus earn on average $3,800 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $2,647 lower median federal student loan debt than USF Main Campus graduates. ($16,500 vs. $19,147)
- UNO graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than USF Main Campus graduates. ($170 vs. $197)
- More USF Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/