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Overview |
National Louis University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 51% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
National Louis University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $256 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
National Louis University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 6,092 students)
National Louis University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Purdue North Central?
- National Louis University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($10,755.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Purdue North Central than National Louis University ($16,164.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than National Louis University ($7,832 vs. $14,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 82.9% lower than costs at National Louis University ($7,380 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than Purdue University North Central Campus (93% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National Louis University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($9,641 vs. $7,168)
National Louis University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
National Louis University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at National Louis University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (26% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,900)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $4,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($19,837 vs. $24,836)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($205 vs. $256)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/