Institutional Characteristics
The Southland Conference is a collegiate athletic conference which operates in the South Central United States (specifically Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas). It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it participates in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Southland Conference. By school type, there are 10 public and 3 private schools in colleges in Southland Conference. By school level, all 13 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Houston Baptist University | Houston, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Southland Conference is $14,171 for State residents and $21,480 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 79.08% and graduation rate is 45.92%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | $9,338 / $16,148 | 90% | 43% | 15:1 | 11,177 |
| McNeese State University | $8,382 / $16,420 | 81% | 47% | 20:1 | 7,647 |
| University of New Orleans | $9,072 / $13,908 | 56% | 42% | 19:1 | 8,151 |
| Nicholls State University | $7,946 / $9,039 | 88% | 49% | 19:1 | 6,453 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,672 / $19,460 | 82% | 44% | 19:1 | 11,081 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,289 / $20,767 | 90% | 39% | 20:1 | 14,298 |
| Abilene Christian University | $37,800 | 61% | 61% | 15:1 | 5,204 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $9,553 / $20,343 | 80% | 37% | 19:1 | 11,929 |
| Houston Baptist University | $34,500 | 71% | 44% | 12:1 | 3,432 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $32,286 | 94% | 51% | 11:1 | 8,263 |
| Lamar University | $8,591 / $18,407 | 84% | 34% | 18:1 | 14,783 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,736 / $18,552 | 83% | 54% | 21:1 | 21,213 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 / $21,616 | 68% | 52% | 18:1 | 13,144 |
| Average | $14,171 / $21,480 | 79.08% | 45.92% | 17.38:1 | 10,521 |