College comparison

University of New Orleans vs University of South Carolina Aiken

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 New Orleans New Orleans, LA	University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC
Acceptance rateUniversity of New Orleans is more selective	74%	79%
SAT (25–75)	935–1241	980–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,638	2,962
Avg net price	$12,384	$11,641
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	New Orleans, LA	Aiken, SC

Quick answers

Is University of New Orleans or University of South Carolina Aiken harder to get into?

University of New Orleans is more selective: University of New Orleans's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of South Carolina Aiken's is approximately 79% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of New Orleans vs University of South Carolina Aiken?

The middle-50% SAT range is 935–1241 at University of New Orleans and 980–1220 at University of South Carolina Aiken. 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.