College comparison

Tulane vs Rochester

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	Tulane New Orleans, LA	Rochester Rochester, NY
Acceptance rateTulane University of Louisiana is more selective	14%	40%
SAT (25–75)	1400–1520	1410–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,767	6,331
Avg net price	$39,949	$29,278
Median earnings (10 yr)Rochester reports higher median earnings	$63,268	$79,042
Graduation rate	86%	85%
Median debt	$20,500	$21,000
Economic mobility	—	3.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

Tulane University of Louisiana is more selective: Tulane University of Louisiana's acceptance rate is approximately 14% and University of Rochester's is approximately 40% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1400–1520 at Tulane University of Louisiana and 1410–1540 at University of Rochester. 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.