College comparison

University of New Orleans vs Western Carolina 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	Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
Acceptance rateUniversity of New Orleans is more selective	74%	82%
SAT (25–75)	935–1241	1080–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,638	10,024
Avg net price	$12,384	$13,315
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	New Orleans, LA	Cullowhee, NC

Quick answers

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

University of New Orleans is more selective: University of New Orleans's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and Western Carolina University's is approximately 82% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 935–1241 at University of New Orleans and 1080–1270 at Western Carolina 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.