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Overview |
CSU | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 8,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $11,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $11,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $13,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $15,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $9,722 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
CSU | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 4,145 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 3,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $205 |
Diversity |
CSU | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CSU | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (8,270 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or National Louis University?
- National Louis University is 43.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at National Louis University than Chicago State University ($11,520.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than National Louis University ($9,852 vs. $15,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 20.8% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,550 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than National Louis University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 96.6% larger than aid received National Louis University ($19,111 vs. $9,722)
CSU vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at National Louis University is higher than Chicago State University (26% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $11,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $11,413 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($19,837 vs. $31,250)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($205 vs. $323)
- More National Louis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/