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 $14,228 for State residents and $21,813 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 84.46% and graduation rate is 47.54%. 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 | $9,563 / $16,433 | 94% | 46% | 15:1 | 10,335 |
| McNeese State University | $8,380 / $16,418 | 63% | 44% | 20:1 | 7,284 |
| University of New Orleans | $9,072 / $13,908 | 83% | 41% | 19:1 | 8,375 |
| Nicholls State University | $7,946 / $9,039 | 93% | 45% | 19:1 | 6,769 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,672 / $19,460 | 95% | 47% | 19:1 | 11,447 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,289 / $20,767 | 97% | 40% | 20:1 | 14,426 |
| Abilene Christian University | $39,350 | 63% | 66% | 15:1 | 5,291 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $9,748 / $20,745 | 90% | 37% | 19:1 | 10,820 |
| Houston Baptist University | $35,500 | 72% | 47% | 12:1 | 3,963 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $33,100 | 97% | 56% | 11:1 | 7,917 |
| Lamar University | $8,690 / $18,482 | 83% | 37% | 18:1 | 16,637 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 / $18,752 | 92% | 58% | 21:1 | 21,912 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 / $21,616 | 76% | 54% | 18:1 | 12,620 |
| Average | $14,228 / $21,813 | 84.46% | 47.54% | 17.38:1 | 10,600 |