- University of Holy Cross is a private school while Louisiana State University-Alexandria (LSUA) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- University of Holy Cross has more expensive tuition of $16,160 than LSUA ($14,650).
- LSUA has tighter acceptance rate of 31.07% than University of Holy Cross (46.15%).
- LSUA is larger with 4,289 students than University of Holy Cross (1,120 students).
| University of Holy Cross View More Rivals | Louisiana State University-Alexandria View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #163 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Louisiana | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Alexandria, LA |
| Known as | LSUA | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,160 | Undergraduate | $7,050 Louisiana residents $14,650 out-of-state |
| $15,350 | Graduate | |
| $6,136 | Financial Aid | $5,384 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 | |
| 46.15% | Acceptance Rate | 31.07% |
| 9.95% | Yield | 70.46% |
| Test Scores | 1,000 SAT, 19 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,120 | Total Students | 4,289 |
| 774 | Undergraduate | 4,289 |
| 346 | Graduate | 0 |
| 468 | Online Enrollment | 2,334 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| 43% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $40,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 115) $7,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 390) $6,299 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,299 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 69 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 86 Full-time 71 Part-time |
| 123 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 227 Full-time 78 Part-time |
| $68,365 for Faculties $56,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,445 for Faculties $48,148 Part-time |