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Overview |
National Louis University | F&M | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 63% |
Admission |
National Louis University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
National Louis University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $227 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
National Louis University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 53% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 1,990 students)
National Louis University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 510.4% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510.4% higher at F&M than National Louis University ($65,652.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than F&M ($14,769 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 11.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,500 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than Franklin and Marshall College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 410.1% larger than aid received National Louis University ($49,177 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or National Louis University .
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than F&M (36.2%)
National Louis University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or F&M? 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 F&M and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than National Louis University (85% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $12,600 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $2,163 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,837 vs. $22,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/