College ROI Report
Updated 2024
Best-value Colleges in Louisiana
The influence of French, African and American culture is apparent in both the spicy cuisine and the eclectic music scene of this southeastern state on the Gulf of Mexico. And if Louisiana is beckoning, there are plenty of solid school choices that will both provide a good education and set you up well for employment post-graduation.
| Rank | School Name | 20 Year Net ROI | Total 4 Year Cost | Graduation Rate | Typical Years to Graduate | Average Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank:21 | School Name: Louisiana College (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$194,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$119,000 | Graduation Rate:36% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$21,600 |
| Rank:22 | School Name: Nicholls State University (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$186,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$95,700 | Graduation Rate:46% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$21,100 |
| Rank:23 | School Name:Nicholls State University (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$182,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$100,000 | Graduation Rate:46% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$21,100 |
| Rank:24 | School Name: Northwestern State University of Louisiana (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$154,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$142,000 | Graduation Rate:46% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$24,300 |
| Rank:25 | School Name: Loyola University New Orleans (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$142,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$244,000 | Graduation Rate:67% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$26,100 |
| Rank:26 | School Name: Xavier University of Louisiana (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$131,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$159,000 | Graduation Rate:51% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$25,500 |
| Rank:27 | School Name: Grambling State University (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$100,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$101,000 | Graduation Rate:37% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$38,700 |
| Rank:28 | School Name:Dillard University (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$93,800 | Total 4 Year Cost:$143,000 | Graduation Rate:48% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$25,300 |
| Rank:29 | School Name:Grambling State University (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$64,100 | Total 4 Year Cost:$137,000 | Graduation Rate:37% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$38,700 |
| Rank:30 | School Name:New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$58,300 | Total 4 Year Cost:$77,800 | Graduation Rate:36% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$20,000 |
However, pay attention to graduation rates at each school. Not every school is successful in getting students through with a degree in hand. The best value colleges for graduates in Louisiana are public schools.
Among them, Tulane University is located in the heart of New Orleans and is one of the most famous schools in the South, home to well-known alumni including Newt Gingrich, David Filo (co-founder of Yahoo!), Lauren Hutton and actor/director Paul Michael Glaser (the original Starsky of “Starsky & Hutch.”)
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