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Overview |
Loyola | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Loyola | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | |||
| 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 |
Loyola | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
Loyola | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Loyola | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 7,525 students)
Loyola vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or National Louis University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 347.2% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 347.2% higher at Loyola than National Louis University ($48,100.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Loyola ($14,769 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 15% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($13,500 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University Chicago than National Louis University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University Chicago students is 177.9% larger than aid received National Louis University ($26,796 vs. $9,641)
Loyola vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola 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 Loyola .
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Loyola (79.1%)
Loyola vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola 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 Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Loyola is higher than National Louis University (70% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $10,500 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $5,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola graduates. ($19,837 vs. $25,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/