Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
GSU- Grambling Tennessee State University Jackson State University TSU Xavier University of Louisiana PVAMU Dillard University Tuskegee University Florida A&M TROY Alabama State SFASU| Southern University and A & M College | Southern University at New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | SUNO | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | suno.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $4,484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | SUNO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | SUNO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $251 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | SUNO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | SUNO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | SUNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 1,950 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or SUNO?
- Southern University and A & M College is 11% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at SUNO than Southern University and A & M College ($13,384.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University at New Orleans than Southern University and A & M College ($14,999 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 1.2% lower than costs at Southern University at New Orleans ($9,366 vs. $9,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College as Southern University at New Orleans (88% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 27.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,560 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 108 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $6,400 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $31,600)
- Southern University at New Orleans students graduate with a $6,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($24,348 vs. $30,750)
- SUNO graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($251 vs. $317)
- More Southern University and A & M College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/