- Both University of New Orleans (UNO) and Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- NSU has more expensive tuition of $19,652 than UNO ($14,008).
- UNO has tighter acceptance rate of 56.61% than NSU (80.29%).
- UNO has higher SAT scores of 1,055 than NSU (1,050).
- NSU is larger with 9,389 students than UNO (7,111 students).
University of New Orleans View More Rivals | Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | |
| #298 in National Universities #19 in Louisiana | Rankings | #8 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Natchitoches, LA |
UNO| Known as | NSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,172 Louisiana residents $14,008 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state |
| $9,108 Louisiana residents $13,678 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state |
| $8,743 | Financial Aid | $6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 56.61% | Acceptance Rate | 80.29% |
| 45.39% | Yield | 43.56% |
| 1,055 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,111 | Total Students | 9,389 |
| 5,804 | Undergraduate | 8,405 |
| 1,307 | Graduate | 984 |
| 953 | Online Enrollment | 5,349 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| $43,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,604) $5,960 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 263 Full-time 122 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 320 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 942 Full-time 130 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 780 Full-time 233 Part-time |
| $75,052 for Faculties $57,337 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time |