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Overview |
UNO | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
UNO | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNO | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNO | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Mississippi State | ||
| 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at Mississippi State than University of New Orleans ($25,294.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Mississippi State ($11,508 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 11% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,964 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 38.9% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($14,252 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or UNO .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 106 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and UNO.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of New Orleans (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,250)
- UNO graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($170 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State 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/