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Baton Rouge, LA · New Orleans, LA
| Southern University and A & M College | Tulane University of Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,077/yr | $39,949/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,047/yr | $16,126/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $29,251 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,395/yr | $18,041/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,288/yr | $20,149/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,292/yr | $28,207/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,069/yr | $56,667/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $310/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,018/yr | $18,868/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,338/yr | $18,868/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,896/yr | $2,740/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,341/yr | $87,004/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,922/yr | $68,678/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,272/yr | $68,678/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 68% | 9.8% |
| Students taking federal loans | 72% | 21% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 35% | 14% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 790–1020 | 1400–1520 |
| SAT average | 942 | 1448 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–19 | 31–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 14–20 · Math 15–18 | English 31–35 · Math 27–33 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,221 | 27,936 |
| Students accepted | 6,095 | 4,077 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,711 | 1,867 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 46% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 20% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 77% | 31% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 27% | 86% |
| Freshmen who come back | 60% | 93% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $43,371/yr | $63,268/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $24,178–$63,976 | $35,855–$94,584 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 36% | 76% |
| White students graduating | 17% | 88% |
| Black students graduating | 28% | 76% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 17% | 81% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,033/yr | $50,220/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 63% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 10% | 79% |
| Pell students who graduate | 24% | 83% |
| First-gen students who finish | 34% | 48% |
| Low-income students who finish | 34% | 42% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 10% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $38,628/yr | $56,725/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 26% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Social Sciences 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 26% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | Social Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 6% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $96,013/yr | International Business — $154,405/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,519 | 7,767 |
| Students per professor | 21 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,414 | 5,118 |
| Average professor pay | $7,735/mo | $13,243/mo |
| Full-time professors | 99% | 69% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $23,466 | $64,959 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | New Orleans, LA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1880 | 1834 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Men | 33% | 38% |
| Women | 67% | 62% |
| White students | 0.7% | 64% |
| Black students | 94% | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 1.3% | 11% |
| Asian students | 0.2% | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 18% |
| Part-time students | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.3% | 4.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,687/yr | $37,362/yr |
| Endowment | $13.4M | $2.3B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,400 | 4,221 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $10,289/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $7,799/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 384 | 412 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.6M | $19.4M |
| Athletics budget | $13.1M | $66.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.1M | $66.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $19,521 | $1.4M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.