College comparison

Alabama A & M University vs Southern University at 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	Alabama A & M University Normal, AL	Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateAlabama A & M University is more selective	58%	79%
SAT (25–75)	810–1040	820–1050
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,124	1,055
Avg net price	$17,621	$14,810
Median earnings (10 yr)Alabama A & M University reports higher median earnings	$40,628	$34,042
Graduation rate	24%	13%
Median debt	$31,000	$31,000
Economic mobility	—	3.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Alabama A & M University or Southern University at New Orleans harder to get into?

Alabama A & M University is more selective: Alabama A & M University's acceptance rate is approximately 58% and Southern University at New Orleans's is approximately 79% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Alabama A & M University vs Southern University at New Orleans?

The middle-50% SAT range is 810–1040 at Alabama A & M University and 820–1050 at Southern University at 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.