College comparison

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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	Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR	University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA
Acceptance rateSouthern Arkansas University Main Campus is more selective	75%	87%
SAT (25–75)	875–1105	1120–1240
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,708	12,428
Avg net price	$14,027	$13,530
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Louisiana at Lafayette reports higher median earnings	$42,386	$47,089
Graduation rate	49%	53%
Median debt	$18,750	$22,902
Economic mobility	—	2.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of Louisiana at Lafayette harder to get into?

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is more selective: Southern Arkansas University Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 75% and University of Louisiana at Lafayette's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The middle-50% SAT range is 875–1105 at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus and 1120–1240 at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 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.