Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and Southern University and A & M College are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Franciscan University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Baton Rouge, LA and Southern University and A & M is a four-year, public school located in Baton Rouge, LA.
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| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | vs. | Southern University and A & M College |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Location | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Other health professions school | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| $17,959 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,922
Out-Of-State$17,272 |
| 67% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 77% |
| $10,195 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $8,290 |
| 98.70 % | Acceptance Rates | 35.12 % |
| 29.55 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 20.07 % |
| - | SAT Score | 900 |
| - | ACT Score | 17 |
| 45 % | Graduation Rate | 27 % |
| 8 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 64 % | Retention Rate | 60 % |
| 1,191 | Student Population | 8,279 |
| 87 | Number of Faculties | 308 |
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |