College comparison

Tulane vs UVA

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	UVA Charlottesville, VA
Acceptance rateTulane University of Louisiana is more selective	14%	17%
SAT (25–75)	1400–1520	1410–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,767	17,597
Avg net price	$39,949	$21,565
Median earnings (10 yr)UVA reports higher median earnings	$63,268	$86,863
Graduation rate	86%	96%
Median debt	$20,500	$17,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Tulane University of Louisiana or University of Virginia-Main Campus harder to get into?

Tulane University of Louisiana is more selective: Tulane University of Louisiana's acceptance rate is approximately 14% and University of Virginia-Main Campus's is approximately 17% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Tulane University of Louisiana vs University of Virginia-Main Campus?

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