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Overview |
UCCS | UNO | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
UCCS | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 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 |
UCCS | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $170 |
Diversity |
UCCS | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCCS | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 7,111 students)
UCCS vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or UNO?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 25.3% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at UCCS than University of New Orleans ($20,544.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than UCCS ($11,508 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 6.8% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($11,400 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 75.7% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,260 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 54 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman UCCS students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than UNO (69.8%)
UCCS vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than University of New Orleans (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $3,700 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,499 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,999)
- UNO graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($170 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/