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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State LSU Loyola University-New Orleans UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA| University of New Orleans | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | SFASU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
UNO | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNO | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNO | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UNO | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at SFASU than University of New Orleans ($18,858.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than SFASU ($11,508 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 26.3% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,642 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Stephen F Austin State University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 1% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($10,363 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 33 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming UNO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at UNO (3.21)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or SFASU? 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 SFASU and UNO.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than University of New Orleans (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/