Best colleges in Louisiana

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- Location: Thibodaux, LA
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Net price: $12,907
- SAT range: 1020-1170
- Niche grade:  B
#10. Nicholls State University
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- Location: Natchitoches, LA
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $13,500
- SAT range: 920-1120
- Niche grade:  B
#9. Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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- Location: Alexandria, LA
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $7,342
- SAT range: 970-1210
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Louisiana State University - Alexandria
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- Location: Shreveport, LA
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $8,092
- SAT range: 870-1070
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Louisiana State University - Shreveport
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- Location: Monroe, LA
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $10,408
- SAT range: 1060-1270
- Niche grade:  B

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#6. University of Louisiana - Monroe
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- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Net price: $24,850
- SAT range: 1050-1260
- Niche grade:  B
#5. Loyola University New Orleans
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- Location: Lafayette, LA
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Net price: $11,818
- SAT range: 1000-1200
- Niche grade:  B+
#4. University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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- Location: Baton Rouge, LA
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price: $21,010
- SAT range: 1130-1320
- Niche grade:  B+
#3. Louisiana State University
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- Location: Ruston, LA
- Acceptance rate: 66%
- Net price: $12,154
- SAT range: 1070-1280
- Niche grade:  A-
#2. Louisiana Tech University
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- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Acceptance rate: 10%
- Net price: $45,048
- SAT range: 1360-1510
- Niche grade:  A+

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Tulane University
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