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Overview |
National Louis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
National Louis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | |||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $261 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
National Louis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 3,470 students)
National Louis University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 363.8% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 363.8% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than National Louis University ($49,886.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($14,769 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 2.8% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($13,500 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than National Louis University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 302.3% larger than aid received National Louis University ($38,787 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
National Louis University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than National Louis University (68% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $5,800 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $5,434 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($19,837 vs. $25,271)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($205 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/