College comparison

University of New Orleans vs Virginia State University

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 State University Petersburg, VA
Acceptance rateUniversity of New Orleans is more selective	74%	89%
SAT (25–75)	935–1241	840–1070
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,638	5,074
Avg net price	$12,384	$15,840
Median earnings (10 yr)University of New Orleans reports higher median earnings	$47,872	$45,543
Graduation rate	38%	39%
Median debt	$18,750	$26,500
Economic mobility	3.1%	3.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of New Orleans is more selective: University of New Orleans's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and Virginia State University's is approximately 89% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 935–1241 at University of New Orleans and 840–1070 at Virginia State University. 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.