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Overview |
National Louis University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
National Louis University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Western New England University | ||
| 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 3,430 students)
National Louis University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 288.2% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.2% higher at Western New England University than National Louis University ($41,750.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Western New England University ($14,769 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 8.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,500 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than National Louis University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 157% larger than aid received National Louis University ($24,781 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Western New England University (88%)
National Louis University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than National Louis University (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $10,500 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $7,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($19,837 vs. $27,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/