College comparison

Florida Polytechnic 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	Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL	Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateFlorida Polytechnic University is more selective	58%	79%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1340	820–1050
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,689	1,055
Avg net price	$11,853	$14,810
Median earnings (10 yr)	—	$34,042
Graduation rate	55%	13%
Median debt	$14,250	$31,000
Economic mobility	—	3.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
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Quick answers

Is Florida Polytechnic University or Southern University at New Orleans harder to get into?

Florida Polytechnic University is more selective: Florida Polytechnic 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 Florida Polytechnic University vs Southern University at New Orleans?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1340 at Florida Polytechnic 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.