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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Baton Rouge, LA · 821 students

The verdict

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University charges a net price of $18,552/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $74,208. Graduates earn a median $59,419 ten years after entry, $11,059/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 6.7 years — a 20-year net return of $146,972, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University's 6.7-year payback ranks #596 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 54% of them, and #4 of 52 in Louisiana.

Better ROI than 54% of US colleges#596 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$18,552
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$59,419
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
6.7 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
99%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$18,552/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$74,208our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$59,419Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$11,059/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$27,672Scorecard, 2026
Payback6.7 yrsour math
20-year net return$146,972our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University: frequently asked questions

Is Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University charges $18,552/yr after aid ($74,208 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $59,419 ten years out — $11,059/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 6.7 years and returns $146,972 net over 20 years, a solid payback.
How long does a Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University degree take to pay off?
About 6.7 years. We divide the $74,208 four-year net cost by the $11,059/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $18,552/yr — about $74,208 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University compare to other Louisiana colleges?
It ranks #4 of 52 Louisiana colleges we track by payback. Its $59,419 median earnings beat the national median of $43,552, and its $18,552 net price is above the national median of $16,906.