Institutional Characteristics
Next 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 $19,117 for State residents and $27,969 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 65.20% and graduation rate is 51.40%. Next 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 | $58,852 | 13% | 86% | 8:1 | 12,646 | |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $10,358 / $24,086 | 68% | 51% | 19:1 | 17,123 | |
| 3 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,962 / $28,639 | 75% | 68% | 20:1 | 30,983 | |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | $38,060 | 60% | 59% | 9:1 | 585 | |
| 5 | Southern University at New Orleans | $7,059 / $15,960 | 60% | 21% | 18:1 | 2,356 | |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | $9,072 / $13,908 | 56% | 42% | 19:1 | 8,151 | |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $9,070 / $21,170 | 80% | 47% | 20:1 | 9,291 | |
| 8 | Loyola University New Orleans | $42,278 | 75% | 62% | 12:1 | 4,261 | |
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $7,160 / $20,314 | 84% | 31% | 29:1 | 7,036 | |
| 10 | McNeese State University | $8,382 / $16,420 | 81% | 47% | 20:1 | 7,647 | |
| Average | $19,117 / $27,969 | 65.20% | 51.40% | 17.40:1 | 10,008 | ||
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