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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | National Louis University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
ISU | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| 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 |
ISU | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $205 |
Diversity |
ISU | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 7,525 students)
ISU vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or National Louis University?
- Illinois State University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.2% higher at ISU than National Louis University ($23,681.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than ISU ($14,769 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 27.3% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,602 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than National Louis University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 20.5% larger than aid received National Louis University ($11,619 vs. $9,641)
ISU vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than ISU (86.2%)
ISU vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than National Louis University (71% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $300 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $49,000)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $2,163 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($19,837 vs. $22,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/