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Overview |
DePaul | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
DePaul | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $205 |
Diversity |
DePaul | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 7,525 students)
DePaul vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or National Louis University?
- DePaul University is 292.3% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292.3% higher at DePaul than National Louis University ($42,189.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than DePaul ($14,769 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 19% lower than costs at DePaul University ($13,500 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than National Louis University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 169.7% larger than aid received National Louis University ($26,004 vs. $9,641)
DePaul vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than National Louis University (66% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $7,600 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $3,495 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($19,837 vs. $23,332)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($205 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/