College comparison

Louisiana State University-Shreveport 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	Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA	Tulane New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateTulane University of Louisiana is more selective	51%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1000–1195	1400–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,153	7,767
Avg net price	$7,022	$39,949
Median earnings (10 yr)Tulane reports higher median earnings	$47,477	$63,268
Graduation rate	38%	86%
Median debt	$22,500	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport or Tulane University of Louisiana harder to get into?

Tulane University of Louisiana is more selective: Louisiana State University-Shreveport'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 Louisiana State University-Shreveport vs Tulane University of Louisiana?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1000–1195 at Louisiana State University-Shreveport 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.