College comparison

Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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	Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA	University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateUniversity of New Orleans is more selective	93%	74%
SAT (25–75)	866–1163	935–1241
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,519	4,638
Avg net price	$13,606	$12,384
Median earnings (10 yr)University of New Orleans reports higher median earnings	$47,021	$47,872
Graduation rate	43%	38%
Median debt	$25,000	$18,750
Economic mobility	—	3.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Northwestern State University of Louisiana or University of New Orleans harder to get into?

University of New Orleans is more selective: Northwestern State University of Louisiana's acceptance rate is approximately 93% and University of New Orleans's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Northwestern State University of Louisiana vs University of New Orleans?

The middle-50% SAT range is 866–1163 at Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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.