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Overview |
National Louis University | MHC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
National Louis University | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $219 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
National Louis University | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 60% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 2,392 students)
National Louis University vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 441.9% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 441.9% higher at MHC than National Louis University ($58,280.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than MHC ($14,769 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 27.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($13,500 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than Mount Holyoke College (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 307.7% larger than aid received National Louis University ($39,304 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than MHC (39.8%)
National Louis University vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or MHC? 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 MHC and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than National Louis University (85% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $700 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $1,369 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($19,837 vs. $21,206)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($205 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/