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UWB Seattle U UW-Seattle LSU Loyola University-New Orleans Central Washington University Washington State University of Puget Sound Western Washington University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane DIT| University of New Orleans | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNO | UWT | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 68% |
Admission |
UNO | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
UNO | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $155 |
Diversity |
UNO | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UNO | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNO | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 4,794 students)
UNO vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 83.7% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.2% higher at UWT than University of New Orleans ($39,687.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than UNO ($10,680 vs. $11,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 16.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($12,174 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (91% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 26.3% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($12,961 vs. $10,260)
UNO vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 68 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming UNO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO or UWT? 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 UWT and UNO.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $23,100 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $42,700)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNO graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,500)
- UWT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UNO graduates. ($155 vs. $170)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/