Tulane University of Louisiana and Louisiana State University at Alexandria are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Tulane is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New Orleans, LA and LSUA is a four-year, public school located in Alexandria, LA.
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| Tulane University of Louisiana | vs. | Louisiana State University at Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, Louisiana | Location | Alexandria, Louisiana |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| $68,678 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$7,050
Out-Of-State$14,725 |
| 59% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 53% |
| $35,988 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $6,958 |
| 13.98 % | Acceptance Rates | 92.08 % |
| 40.32 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 66.59 % |
| 1,465 | SAT Score | 1,070 |
| 32 | ACT Score | 19 |
| 86 % | Graduation Rate | 34 % |
| 10 % | Transfer-out Rate | 18 % |
| 93 % | Retention Rate | 70 % |
| 13,310 | Student Population | 6,815 |
| 1,565 | Number of Faculties | 93 |
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 33 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |