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Overview |
National Louis University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
National Louis University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
National Louis University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 31% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Merrimack | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 5,505 students)
National Louis University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 326% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 326% higher at Merrimack than National Louis University ($45,815.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Merrimack ($14,769 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 35.5% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($13,500 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College than National Louis University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 187.6% larger than aid received National Louis University ($27,729 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
National Louis University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Merrimack? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Merrimack and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than National Louis University (70% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $8,700 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $7,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($19,837 vs. $27,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/