Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Louisiana including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,074) | ✔ ($7,400) |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,650) | ✔ ($4,440) |
| 3 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,802) | ✔ ($4,826) |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (663) | ✔ ($6,580) |
| 5 | Southern University at New Orleans | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ (672) | ✔ ($3,000) |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,604) | ✔ ($5,200) |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,257) | ✔ |
| 8 | Loyola University New Orleans | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,493) | ✔ ($5,700) |
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (367) | ✔ |
| 10 | McNeese State University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,037) | ✔ ($3,818) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Louisiana including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Southern University at New Orleans | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | Loyola University New Orleans | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | McNeese State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Louisiana. Among 10 best schools in Louisiana, all schools are member of NAA, 7 schools are member of NCAA, and 3 schools are member of NAIA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | NAA, NCAA | Sun Belt Conference | Sun Belt Conference | Sun Belt Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| 3 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 5 | Southern University at New Orleans | NAA, NAIA | - | - | 4 athletic programs | |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | NAA, NCAA | - | Southland Conference | Southland Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | NAA, NCAA | Sun Belt Conference | Sun Belt Conference | Sun Belt Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 8 | Loyola University New Orleans | NAA, NAIA | - | 6 athletic programs | ||
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | NAA, NAIA | - | 4 athletic programs | ||
| 10 | McNeese State University | NAA, NCAA | Southland Conference | Southland Conference | Southland Conference | 9 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Louisiana including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 4 | Centenary College of Louisiana | United Methodist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Southern University at New Orleans | Not affiliated | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | Loyola University New Orleans | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | McNeese State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs