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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | National Louis University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | National Louis University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
USD | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $205 |
Diversity |
USD | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
USD | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 7,525 students)
USD vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or National Louis University?
- University of San Diego is 400.3% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400.3% higher at USD than National Louis University ($53,810.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than USD ($14,769 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 26% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,500 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than University of San Diego (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 277.6% larger than aid received National Louis University ($36,408 vs. $9,641)
USD vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or National Louis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National Louis University or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 1.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or National Louis 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 National Louis University and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than National Louis University (75% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $20,900 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $3,067 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($19,837 vs. $22,904)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($205 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/