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LSU Loyola University-New Orleans Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Newberry College AU USC Beaufort LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of South Carolina-Upstate Tulane Limestone University USC Aiken| University of New Orleans | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | Lander University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
UNO | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 |
UNO | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNO | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UNO | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 4,167 students)
UNO vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Lander University?
- Lander University is 75.7% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Lander University than University of New Orleans ($20,300.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Lander University ($11,508 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 13.8% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,700 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 4.9% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($10,763 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 112 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming UNO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Lander University (67.4%)
UNO vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Lander University? 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 Lander University and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UNO is higher than Lander University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $5,700 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,000)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/