College comparison

North Carolina Central University vs University of 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	North Carolina Central University Durham, NC	University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateUniversity of New Orleans is more selective	87%	74%
SAT (25–75)	—	935–1241
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,081	4,638
Avg net price	$15,359	$12,384
Median earnings (10 yr)University of New Orleans reports higher median earnings	$42,968	$47,872
Graduation rate	42%	38%
Median debt	$28,250	$18,750
Economic mobility	2.8%	3.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is North Carolina Central University or University of New Orleans harder to get into?

University of New Orleans is more selective: North Carolina Central University's acceptance rate is approximately 87% and University of New Orleans's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for North Carolina Central University vs University of New Orleans?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at North Carolina Central University and 935–1241 at University of 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.