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Overview |
UNO | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
UNO | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNO | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNO | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UNO | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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
- University of St Thomas is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNO vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 703.4% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 347.8% higher at University of St Thomas than University of New Orleans ($48,930.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than University of St Thomas ($11,508 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 3.4% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($12,174 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than University of New Orleans (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 214.7% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($32,284 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 168 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UNO (3.21)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and UNO.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than University of New Orleans (74% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $19,300 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($170 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/