College comparison

Southern University at New Orleans vs University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

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 University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is more selective	79%	59%
SAT (25–75)	820–1050	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,055	2,669
Avg net price	$14,810	$10,680
Median earnings (10 yr)Southern University at New Orleans reports higher median earnings	$34,042	$30,512
Graduation rate	13%	52%
Median debt	$31,000	$4,500
Economic mobility	3.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Southern University at New Orleans or University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo harder to get into?

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is more selective: Southern University at New Orleans's acceptance rate is approximately 79% and University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's is approximately 59% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southern University at New Orleans vs University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

The middle-50% SAT range is 820–1050 at Southern University at New Orleans and — at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. 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.