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Best value colleges in Louisiana

Colleges with an Academic Excellence grade of B+ or better, ranked by Value: net price, graduation rate, earnings, and debt from federal data.

Best value colleges in Louisiana3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by Value.

How this list is made

Schools in Louisiana.
Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
Has a Value score from federal data (College Scorecard).
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by Value, highest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
#2 in Louisiana
- Value grade B+ · Top 26%
- Net price $19,151 a year
2
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit
#7 in Louisiana
- Value grade B-
- Net price $23,696 a year
3
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
#1 in Louisiana
- Value grade C+
- Net price $39,949 a year

Compare cost and outcomes

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	$19,151	$20,500	$61,251	69%
Loyola University New Orleans	$23,696	$26,000	$52,927	59%
Tulane University of Louisiana	$39,949	$20,500	$63,268	86%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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