Best private colleges in Louisiana

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- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Net price: $16,777
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  B
#8. University of Holy Cross
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- Location: Baton Rouge, LA
- Acceptance rate: 55%
- Net price: $15,054
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  A-
#7. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
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- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Net price: $16,886
- SAT range: 990-1150
- Niche grade:  B-
#6. Xavier University of Louisiana
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- Location: Shreveport, LA
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- Net price: $27,386
- SAT range: 1020-1250
- Niche grade:  B-
#5. Centenary College of Louisiana
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- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Acceptance rate: 56%
- Net price: $19,000
- SAT range: 960-1110
- Niche grade:  B-
#4. Dillard University
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- Location: Pineville, LA
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $15,011
- SAT range: 940-1080
- Niche grade:  B-
#3. Louisiana Christian University
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- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Net price: $24,850
- SAT range: 1050-1260
- Niche grade:  B
#2. Loyola University New Orleans
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- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Acceptance rate: 10%
- Net price: $45,048
- SAT range: 1360-1510
- Niche grade:  A+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. Tulane University
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