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Tennessee Tech Tennessee LSU Loyola University-New Orleans WKU Middle Tennessee State University Georgia State Memphis Austin Peay State University GS Ohio University Belmont| University of New Orleans | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | UTC | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
UNO | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNO | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $214 |
Diversity |
UNO | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNO | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 31.2% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at UTC than University of New Orleans ($24,110.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than UTC ($11,508 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 28.1% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,500 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than University of New Orleans (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 10.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($10,260 vs. $9,309)
UNO vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or UNO .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 53 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or UTC? 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 UTC and UNO.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than University of New Orleans (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $2,100 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,600)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,292 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,792)
- UNO graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($170 vs. $214)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/