College comparison

University of Houston-Clear Lake 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	University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX	University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateUniversity of New Orleans is more selective	91%	74%
SAT (25–75)	970–1150	935–1241
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,078	4,638
Avg net price	$15,563	$12,384
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Houston, TX	New Orleans, LA

Quick answers

Is University of Houston-Clear Lake or University of New Orleans harder to get into?

University of New Orleans is more selective: University of Houston-Clear Lake's acceptance rate is approximately 91% and University of New Orleans's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Clear Lake vs University of New Orleans?

The middle-50% SAT range is 970–1150 at University of Houston-Clear Lake 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.