Loyola University—New Orleans vs Louisiana State University

This page compares Loyola University—New Orleans and Louisiana State University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 20 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 20 applicants admitted to both schools, 85% chose to attend Louisiana State University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Louisiana State University is ranked #84 compared to #134 — a gap of 50 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Both schools are located in Louisiana — Loyola University—New Orleans in New Orleans and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, Louisiana State University has lower tuition at $19,750 per year compared to $55,024. Combined with employment rates of 88.8% (Loyola University) and 87.6% (LSU), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Loyola University—New Orleans offered a median scholarship of $94,500 compared to $39,000, a difference of $55,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.