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Overview |
GSU | National Louis University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
GSU | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $205 |
Diversity |
GSU | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GSU | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or National Louis University?
- National Louis University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($10,755.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at GSU than National Louis University ($15,024.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than National Louis University ($9,833 vs. $14,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 22.7% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,000 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 24.3% larger than aid received National Louis University ($11,987 vs. $9,641)
GSU vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $6,700 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $2,587 lower median federal student loan debt than National Louis University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $19,837)
- GSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than National Louis University graduates. ($178 vs. $205)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/