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Xavier University of Louisiana Southern University and A & M College Tuskegee University UL Lafayette UNO Alabama State TSU| Dillard University | Southern University at New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dillard University | SUNO | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,280 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,280 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,949 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,651 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Dillard University | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,052 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 4,036 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1176 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Dillard University | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $251 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Dillard University | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | SUNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University at New Orleans is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 1,224 students)
Dillard University vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or SUNO?
- Dillard University is 307.7% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($18,280.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Dillard University than Southern University at New Orleans ($18,280.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University at New Orleans than Dillard University ($14,999 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 13.2% lower than costs at Dillard University ($9,480 vs. $10,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dillard University than Southern University at New Orleans (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dillard University students is 53.3% larger than aid received Southern University at New Orleans ($14,651 vs. $9,560)
Dillard University vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Dillard University .
- The average SAT score at Dillard University (888) is 85 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming Dillard University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman Dillard University students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Dillard University (79.9%)
Dillard University vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard University or SUNO? 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 SUNO and Dillard University.
- Graduates from Dillard University earn on average $3,800 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($35,400 vs. $31,600)
- Southern University at New Orleans students graduate with a $11,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($24,348 vs. $36,000)
- SUNO graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($251 vs. $372)
- More Dillard University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/