College comparison

University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA	University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateUniversity of New Orleans is more selective	85%	74%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1360	935–1241
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,022	4,638
Avg net price	$13,466	$12,384
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Monroe, LA	New Orleans, LA

Quick answers

Is University of Louisiana at Monroe or University of New Orleans harder to get into?

University of New Orleans is more selective: University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate is approximately 85% and University of New Orleans's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Monroe vs University of New Orleans?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1360 at University of Louisiana at Monroe 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.