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With University of New Orleans' 66.8% acceptance rate, most qualified applicants should expect realistic admission chances, though building a balanced college list remains important.
These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.
For higher admission probability with similar outcomes, consider Southeastern Louisiana University with 94.3% acceptance and $46,482 median earnings just 41 miles away. Nicholls State University admits 96% of applicants with $45,454 median earnings 47 miles from New Orleans. University of Southern Mississippi offers 99.4% acceptance with $44,140 earnings, though located 100 miles away.
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Students wanting to remain in Louisiana should explore Southeastern Louisiana University 41 miles away with nearly identical earnings of $46,482. Nicholls State University sits 47 miles from New Orleans with $45,454 median earnings. Southern University and A&M College offers another in-state option 75 miles away, though with higher costs.
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