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Overview |
Faulkner | UNO | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Faulkner | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Faulkner | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $170 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Faulkner | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or UNO?
- Faulkner University is 260.1% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Faulkner than University of New Orleans ($21,930.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Faulkner ($11,508 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 51.8% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($8,020 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 58.3% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($16,238 vs. $10,260)
Faulkner vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 49 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming UNO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than UNO (69.8%)
Faulkner vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Faulkner University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $1,200 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,500)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Faulkner graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,750)
- UNO graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Faulkner graduates. ($170 vs. $224)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/