Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Louisiana. By school type, there are 7 public and 3 private schools in best schools in Louisiana. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 5 | Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Louisiana is $19,130 for State residents and $28,301 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 66.60% and graduation rate is 52.00%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | $60,814 | 11% | 86% | 8:1 | 13,927 |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $10,346 / $24,074 | 67% | 51% | 19:1 | 16,450 |
| 3 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,958 / $28,635 | 73% | 70% | 20:1 | 34,285 |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | $38,060 | 64% | 56% | 9:1 | 563 |
| 5 | Southern University at New Orleans | $7,059 / $15,960 | 72% | 19% | 18:1 | 2,264 |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | $9,072 / $13,908 | 83% | 41% | 19:1 | 8,375 |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $9,058 / $21,158 | 78% | 57% | 20:1 | 8,888 |
| 8 | Loyola University New Orleans | $43,498 | 72% | 59% | 12:1 | 4,497 |
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $7,327 / $20,481 | 83% | 37% | 29:1 | 9,955 |
| 10 | McNeese State University | $8,380 / $16,418 | 63% | 44% | 20:1 | 7,284 |
| Average | $19,130 / $28,301 | 66.60% | 52.00% | 17.40:1 | 10,649 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Louisianaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.