College comparison

University of Memphis 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 Memphis Memphis, TN	University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Memphis is more selective	72%	74%
SAT (25–75)	915–1180	935–1241
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,701	4,638
Avg net price	$12,397	$12,384
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Memphis reports higher median earnings	$48,458	$47,872
Graduation rate	51%	38%
Median debt	$23,300	$18,750
Economic mobility	1.2%	3.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Memphis or University of New Orleans harder to get into?

University of Memphis is more selective: University of Memphis's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of New Orleans's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Memphis vs University of New Orleans?

The middle-50% SAT range is 915–1180 at University of Memphis 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.