Lowest-Debt Colleges in Louisiana
Where graduates leave with the least median federal debt — among colleges with solid completion rates.
Showing Louisiana
Clear state| # | College | Type | 5-yr earnings | Net price | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | DR Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | Public | $63,158 | $19,151 | $20,500 | +116% | Strong return | |
| 2 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | Private | $64,103 | $39,949 | $20,500 | +14% | Break-even | |
| 3 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | Public | $52,465 | $13,466 | $21,500 | +21% | Break-even | |
| 4 | Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA | Private | $50,710 | $13,113 | $21,875 | -6% | Poor return | |
| 5 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | Public | $49,202 | $13,154 | $22,113 | -31% | Poor return | |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | Public | $52,716 | $11,864 | $22,135 | +39% | Break-even | |
| 7 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | Public | $49,085 | $12,947 | $22,675 | -32% | Poor return | |
| 8 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | Public | $50,941 | $13,530 | $22,902 | -5% | Poor return | |
| 9 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | Public | $50,322 | $12,493 | $23,000 | -9% | Poor return | |
| 10 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | Private | $49,542 | $17,127 | $24,053 | -41% | Poor return | |
| 11 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | Public | $47,666 | $13,606 | $25,000 | -58% | Poor return | |
| 12 | Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Private | $52,213 | $23,696 | $26,000 | -31% | Poor return | |
| 13 | Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA | Private | $61,402 | $23,624 | $27,000 | +57% | Break-even | |
| 14 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge, LA | Private | $77,812 | $18,552 | $27,672 | +289% | Strong return | |
| 15 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | Private | $45,361 | $22,094 | $31,000 | -96% | Poor return |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.
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