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- Lake Charles, LA
- #335 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- Net price: $10,487
- SAT Range: 990-1170

#9. McNeese State University

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- Thibodaux, LA
- #333 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Net price: $12,907
- SAT Range: 1020-1170

#8. Nicholls State University

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- Natchitoches, LA
- #322 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $13,500
- SAT Range: 920-1120

#7. Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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- Alexandria, LA
- #276 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $7,342
- SAT Range: 970-1210

#6. Louisiana State University - Alexandria

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- Shreveport, LA
- #260 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $8,092
- SAT Range: 870-1070

#5. Louisiana State University - Shreveport

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- Monroe, LA
- #202 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $10,408
- SAT Range: 1060-1270

#4. University of Louisiana - Monroe

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- Lafayette, LA
- #160 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Net price: $11,818
- SAT Range: 1000-1200

#3. University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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- Baton Rouge, LA
- #117 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price: $21,010
- SAT Range: 1130-1320

#2. Louisiana State University

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- Ruston, LA
- #78 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 66%
- Net price: $12,154
- SAT Range: 1070-1280

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

#1. Louisiana Tech University