| UNO vs. LSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#198 in National Universities #6 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #124 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,172 Louisiana Residents $14,008 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,108 Louisiana Residents $13,678 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,094 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,924 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,255 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier74.31% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.33% |
| Lower18.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.96% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Smaller6,501 | Total Enrollment | Larger41,705 |
| Smaller5,419 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,242 |
| Smaller1,082 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,463 |
| Smaller698 | Online Student Population | Larger5,129 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower38% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 31% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| 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: 8,802) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 387 | Number of faculty | 1,610 |
| Lower$83,017 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,487 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.