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Overview |
National Louis University | Utica College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | |||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $248 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
National Louis University | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 13% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 3,861 students)
National Louis University vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Utica College?
- Utica College is 115.8% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at Utica College than National Louis University ($23,208.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Utica College ($14,769 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 6.6% lower than costs at National Louis University ($12,667 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than National Louis University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 44.6% larger than aid received National Louis University ($13,939 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Utica College (80.9%)
National Louis University vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Utica College? 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 Utica College and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than National Louis University (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $4,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($19,837 vs. $24,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($205 vs. $248)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/