Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core in Louisiana
Catholic colleges ranked by the theology and core pillar: required theology and philosophy, Catholic content, and the core curriculum.
Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core in Louisiana3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Louisiana.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Has a graded theology and core pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the theology and core pillar score alone, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade C
- 1 required theology course
- 2
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade C
- 2 required theology courses
- 3
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade D
- 1 required theology course
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $18,552 | $27,672 | $59,419 | 45% |
| Loyola University New Orleans | $23,696 | $26,000 | $52,927 | 59% |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | $17,127 | $24,053 | $52,184 | 49% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.