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Overview |
National Louis University | AU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
National Louis University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $277 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
National Louis University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 31% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 4,121 students)
National Louis University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or AU?
- Anderson University is 186.9% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.9% higher at AU than National Louis University ($30,860.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than AU ($14,769 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 20.2% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,230 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 153.2% larger than aid received National Louis University ($24,409 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than AU (45.4%)
National Louis University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or AU? 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 AU and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than National Louis University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $11,800 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,500)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $7,025 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,837 vs. $26,862)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($205 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/