College comparison

Tufts vs Tulane

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	Tufts Medford, MA	Tulane New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateTufts University is more selective	11%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1470–1560	1400–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,061	7,767
Avg net price	$39,998	$39,949
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Medford, MA	New Orleans, LA

Quick answers

Is Tufts University or Tulane University of Louisiana harder to get into?

Tufts University is more selective: Tufts University's acceptance rate is approximately 11% and Tulane University of Louisiana's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Tufts University vs Tulane University of Louisiana?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1470–1560 at Tufts University and 1400–1520 at Tulane University of Louisiana. 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.