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Overview |
National Louis University | BSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
National Louis University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
National Louis University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 7,525 students)
National Louis University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or BSU?
- National Louis University is 27.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($10,755.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at BSU than National Louis University ($25,918.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than National Louis University ($12,615 vs. $14,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 23.8% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,904 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than National Louis University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 18.4% larger than aid received National Louis University ($11,418 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than BSU (68.9%)
National Louis University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or BSU? 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 BSU and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than National Louis University (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $6,800 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,500)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $5,163 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($19,837 vs. $25,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/