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, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux, LA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Houston Baptist University | Houston, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Southland Conference is $14,279 for State residents and $21,652 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 87.87% and graduation rate is 46.85%. 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 | $9,777 / $16,728 | 92.37% | 49% | 15:1 | 10,105 |
| McNeese State University | $8,439 / $9,940 | 68.76% | 42% | 19:1 | 6,454 |
| University of New Orleans | $9,171 / $14,008 | 80.58% | 39% | 19:1 | 7,953 |
| Nicholls State University | $8,155 / $9,249 | 97.19% | 50% | 16:1 | 6,225 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,671 / $19,460 | 96.28% | 44% | 19:1 | 10,735 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,372 / $20,851 | 98.94% | 38% | 18:1 | 13,456 |
| Abilene Christian University | $40,500 | 70.11% | 60% | 13:1 | 4,912 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $9,747 / $20,745 | 91.28% | 36% | 17:1 | 10,762 |
| Houston Baptist University | $36,750 | 84.87% | 44% | 16:1 | 4,120 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $34,400 | 94.22% | 58% | 13:1 | 7,508 |
| Lamar University | $8,689 / $18,482 | 88.06% | 39% | 18:1 | 16,320 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,959 / $18,752 | 96.58% | 57% | 20:1 | 21,612 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,599 / $21,616 | 83.13% | 53% | 17:1 | 12,000 |
| Average | $14,279 / $21,652 | 87.87% | 46.85% | 16.92:1 | 10,166 |