College comparison

Stephen F Austin State 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	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX	University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateUniversity of New Orleans is more selective	94%	74%
SAT (25–75)	970–1170	935–1241
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	8,728	4,638
Avg net price	$14,260	$12,384
Median earnings (10 yr)Stephen F Austin State University reports higher median earnings	$49,634	$47,872
Graduation rate	53%	38%
Median debt	$23,409	$18,750
Economic mobility	2.0%	3.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Stephen F Austin State University or University of New Orleans harder to get into?

University of New Orleans is more selective: Stephen F Austin State University's acceptance rate is approximately 94% and University of New Orleans's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Stephen F Austin State University vs University of New Orleans?

The middle-50% SAT range is 970–1170 at Stephen F Austin State 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.