College comparison

Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs Southern University at New Orleans

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA	Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateMassachusetts College of Art and Design is more selective	76%	79%
SAT (25–75)	—	820–1050
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,831	1,055
Avg net price	$24,100	$14,810
Median earnings (10 yr)Massachusetts College of Art and Design reports higher median earnings	$43,582	$34,042
Graduation rate	69%	13%
Median debt	$25,755	$31,000
Economic mobility	1.3%	3.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Massachusetts College of Art and Design or Southern University at New Orleans harder to get into?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is more selective: Massachusetts College of Art and Design's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Southern University at New Orleans's is approximately 79% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts College of Art and Design vs Southern University at New Orleans?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and 820–1050 at Southern University at New Orleans. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.