Xavier University of Louisiana vs. Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)

Two Rivalry Colleges in

  • Xavier University of Louisiana is a private school while Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is a public school.
  • Both schools are located in Louisiana.
  • Xavier University of Louisiana has more expensive tuition of $27,868 than SUNO ($16,390).
  • SUNO has tighter acceptance rate of 24.67% than Xavier University of Louisiana (64.08%).
  • Xavier University of Louisiana is larger with 3,419 students than SUNO (1,950 students).
Xavier University of Louisiana
View More Rivals
Southern University at New Orleans

View More Rivals
#12 in Louisiana
Rankings#18 in Louisiana
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
New Orleans, LALocationNew Orleans, LA
Known asSUNO
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$27,868Undergraduate$7,490 Louisiana residents
$16,390 out-of-state
$19,342Graduate$9,180 Louisiana residents
$16,122 out-of-state
$18,022Financial Aid$5,936
Admission
$30Application Fee$20 undergraduate
$20 graduate
64.08%Acceptance Rate24.67%
15.60%Yield53.56%
1,080 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
3,419Total Students1,950
2,696Undergraduate1,680
723Graduate270
65Online Enrollment386
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
50%Graduation Rate17%
36%Transfer-out Rate37%
68%Retention Rate46%
$64,500Average Earning after Graduation$32,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,709)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 672)
$6,480 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
236 Full-time
45 Part-time
Number of Faculties78 Full-time
49 Part-time
684 Full-time
85 Part-time
Number of Staffs277 Full-time
60 Part-time
$82,872 for Faculties
$60,457 Part-time
Average Salary$62,241 for Faculties
$49,660 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023