College comparison

Baylor vs Tulane

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	Baylor Waco, TX	Tulane New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateTulane University of Louisiana is more selective	51%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1400	1400–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,785	7,767
Avg net price	$41,104	$39,949
Median earnings (10 yr)Baylor reports higher median earnings	$65,793	$63,268
Graduation rate	80%	86%
Median debt	$23,000	$20,500
Economic mobility	1.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Baylor University or Tulane University of Louisiana harder to get into?

Tulane University of Louisiana is more selective: Baylor University's acceptance rate is approximately 51% and Tulane University of Louisiana's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Baylor University vs Tulane University of Louisiana?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1400 at Baylor University and 1400–1520 at Tulane University of Louisiana. 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.