College comparison

University of New Orleans vs Virginia Military Institute

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	Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA
Acceptance rateVirginia Military Institute is more selective	74%	71%
SAT (25–75)	935–1241	1050–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,638	1,527
Avg net price	$12,384	$17,113
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	New Orleans, LA	Lexington, VA

Quick answers

Is University of New Orleans or Virginia Military Institute harder to get into?

Virginia Military Institute is more selective: University of New Orleans's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and Virginia Military Institute's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of New Orleans vs Virginia Military Institute?

The middle-50% SAT range is 935–1241 at University of New Orleans and 1050–1270 at Virginia Military Institute. 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.