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Overview |
National Louis University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
National Louis University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $443 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
National Louis University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Benedict College | ||
| 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
- National Louis University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 1,840 students)
National Louis University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 35.8% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Benedict College than National Louis University ($14,600.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Benedict College ($14,769 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 104.5% lower than costs at National Louis University ($6,600 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than National Louis University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 25.4% larger than aid received National Louis University ($12,093 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or National Louis University .
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
National Louis University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at National Louis University is the same as at Benedict College (26% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $25,000)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $23,061 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($19,837 vs. $42,898)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $238 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($205 vs. $443)
- More National Louis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/