| UNO vs. HBU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#198 in National Universities #6 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region VI Universities #30 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,172 Louisiana Residents $14,008 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,100 |
| expensive$9,108 Louisiana Residents $13,678 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,475 |
| Less$8,743 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$23,996 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,055 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter69.76% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.48% |
| Favorable20.24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.45% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,111 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,257 |
| Larger5,804 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,823 |
| Smaller1,307 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,434 |
| Smaller953 | Online Student Population | Larger1,237 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower38% | Graduate Rate | Higher49% |
| Higher34% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower32% |
| Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,604) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,605) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 385 | Number of faculties | 273 |
| Higher$78,525 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,611 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.