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Overview |
UNO | Northwest | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
UNO | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNO | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Northwest?
- University of New Orleans is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Northwest than University of New Orleans ($12,082.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Northwest ($11,508 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 16.7% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,428 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of New Orleans (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 22.3% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,260 vs. $8,387)
UNO vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or UNO .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 13 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or Northwest? 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 Northwest and UNO.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of New Orleans (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $1,500 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,200)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More Northwest 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/