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UNF UT Flagler Florida State Roosevelt University UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | National Louis University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
JU | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
JU | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $205 |
Diversity |
JU | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 12% | ||
Campus |
JU | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or National Louis University?
- Jacksonville University is 304.6% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 304.6% higher at JU than National Louis University ($43,520.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than JU ($14,769 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 18.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,500 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than National Louis University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 231.8% larger than aid received National Louis University ($31,988 vs. $9,641)
JU vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or National Louis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National Louis University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or National Louis University? 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 National Louis University and JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than National Louis University (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $5,500 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $2,784 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($19,837 vs. $22,621)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($205 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/