College comparison

University of Louisiana at Lafayette vs University of North Carolina Wilmington

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	University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA	University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Carolina Wilmington is more selective	87%	64%
SAT (25–75)	1120–1240	1230–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,428	14,922
Avg net price	$13,530	$20,109
Median earnings (10 yr)University of North Carolina Wilmington reports higher median earnings	$47,089	$54,967
Graduation rate	53%	71%
Median debt	$22,902	$19,500
Economic mobility	2.7%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette or University of North Carolina Wilmington harder to get into?

University of North Carolina Wilmington is more selective: University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate is approximately 87% and University of North Carolina Wilmington's is approximately 64% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette vs University of North Carolina Wilmington?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1120–1240 at University of Louisiana at Lafayette and 1230–1340 at University of North Carolina Wilmington. 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.