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Overview |
National Louis University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
National Louis University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $240 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
National Louis University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 4,133 students)
National Louis University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 276.8% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than National Louis University ($40,520.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($14,769 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 32.1% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,220 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 212.1% larger than aid received National Louis University ($30,091 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than National Louis University (92%)
National Louis University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than National Louis University (62% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $900 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $48,400)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $3,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($19,837 vs. $23,250)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($205 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/