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Overview |
WSU | UNO | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 91% |
Admission |
WSU | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $170 |
Diversity |
WSU | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 7,111 students)
WSU vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UNO?
- Wichita State University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at WSU than University of New Orleans ($16,208.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than WSU ($11,508 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 3.6% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($12,174 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Orleans than Wichita State University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 44.3% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($10,260 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 55 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNO (3.21)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UNO (69.8%)
WSU vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than University of New Orleans (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $20,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($170 vs. $211)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/