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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer Georgia Gwinnett College UNC Charlotte LSU Loyola University-New Orleans University of South Florida St. Petersburg Emory Florida State| Georgia State University | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | UNO | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Georgia State | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $170 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia State | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 7,111 students)
Georgia State vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or UNO?
- Georgia State University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Georgia State than University of New Orleans ($22,389.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Georgia State ($11,508 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 13.5% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,174 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of New Orleans (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 12.7% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($11,563 vs. $10,260)
Georgia State vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 22 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than University of New Orleans (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $7,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,699)
- UNO graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($170 vs. $245)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/