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Catholic Colleges for Biology in Louisiana
4 Catholic colleges in Louisiana award a bachelor’s degree in biology, according to federal data. Each is rated on faith and academics, with every grade linked to its source.
Highest-rated
#3
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Compass ScoreBaton Rouge, LA · Faith C · Academics C
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| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University New Orleans CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. New Orleans · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $23,696 | 4,351 | |
| Xavier University of Louisiana CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. New Orleans · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $17,127 | 3,181 | |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Baton Rouge · Private nonprofit | CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $18,552 | 1,204 | |
| University of Holy Cross CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. New Orleans · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | CAcademics: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $15,635 | 1,152 |
Common questions
How many Catholic colleges in Louisiana offer a biology degree?
4, counting colleges that award a bachelor’s degree in biology in the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard data. Some colleges offer the field as a minor or under another name; check each college’s catalog.
How are these colleges rated?
Each faith scorecard is built from the college’s own official pages (Mass and confession schedules, required theology, campus ministry, service), and Academic Excellence uses federal data. The major does not affect the grades. See the methodology.