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), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 5 | Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Louisiana is $19,192 for State residents and $28,142 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 68.95% and graduation rate is 51.60%. 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 | $62,844 | 9.63% | 86% | 8:1 | 14,047 |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $10,381 / $24,110 | 78.35% | 50% | 19:1 | 16,225 |
| 3 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,953 / $28,631 | 70.86% | 69% | 22:1 | 35,912 |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | $38,820 | 63.13% | 57% | 8:1 | 542 |
| 5 | Southern University at New Orleans | $7,470 / $16,371 | 79.29% | 19% | 16:1 | 2,106 |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | $9,171 / $14,008 | 80.58% | 39% | 19:1 | 7,953 |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $9,081 / $21,182 | 69.89% | 54% | 18:1 | 8,718 |
| 8 | Loyola University New Orleans | $45,030 | 78.27% | 62% | 14:1 | 4,570 |
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $7,326 / $20,481 | 90.73% | 38% | 24:1 | 8,881 |
| 10 | McNeese State University | $8,439 / $9,940 | 68.76% | 42% | 19:1 | 6,454 |
| Average | $19,192 / $28,142 | 68.95% | 51.60% | 16.70:1 | 10,541 | |
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.