College comparison

Southern University at New Orleans vs Tennessee State University

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	Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	Tennessee State University Nashville, TN
Acceptance rateTennessee State University is more selective	79%	70%
SAT (25–75)	820–1050	880–1050
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,055	4,848
Avg net price	$14,810	$15,796
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	New Orleans, LA	Nashville, TN

Quick answers

Is Southern University at New Orleans or Tennessee State University harder to get into?

Tennessee State University is more selective: Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate is approximately 79% and Tennessee State University's is approximately 70% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southern University at New Orleans vs Tennessee State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 820–1050 at Southern University at New Orleans and 880–1050 at Tennessee State University. 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.