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Iowa ISU LSU Loyola University-New Orleans LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tulane UNOMAHA Xavier University of Louisiana University of Minnesota-Duluth UL Lafayette EIU Drake| University of Northern Iowa | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | UNO | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
UNI | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 |
UNI | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $170 |
Diversity |
UNI | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNI | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UNI | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 7,111 students)
UNI vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or UNO?
- University of Northern Iowa is 33.2% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at UNI than University of New Orleans ($19,265.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than UNI ($11,508 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 30.3% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,343 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than University of Northern Iowa (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 60% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($10,260 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 16 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNI vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or UNO? 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 UNO and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of New Orleans (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $5,000 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,125 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,625)
- UNO graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($170 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/