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Catholic colleges with the highest graduation rates in Louisiana

Catholic colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.

Catholic colleges with the highest graduation rates in Louisiana3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Louisiana.
  • Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
  • Has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.

Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Loyola University New Orleans

    New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit
    • 59% graduate
    • 3,205 undergraduates
  2. 2

    Xavier University of Louisiana

    New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit
    • 49% graduate
    • 2,591 undergraduates
  3. 3

    Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

    Baton Rouge, LA · Private nonprofit
    • 45% graduate
    • 862 undergraduates

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Loyola University New Orleans$23,696$26,000$52,92759%
Xavier University of Louisiana$17,127$24,053$52,18449%
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University$18,552$27,672$59,41945%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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