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Overview |
National Louis University | CCSJ | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Whiting, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | ccsj.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | CCSJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $20,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $20,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $13,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $14,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | CCSJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
National Louis University | CCSJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | CCSJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $204 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | CCSJ | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
National Louis University | CCSJ | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 41% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | CCSJ | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 658 students)
National Louis University vs. CCSJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or CCSJ?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 90.6% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($20,500.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at CCSJ than National Louis University ($20,500.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than National Louis University ($13,634 vs. $14,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 50% lower than costs at National Louis University ($9,000 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 50.7% larger than aid received National Louis University ($14,532 vs. $9,641)
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or CCSJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCSJ or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman National Louis University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
National Louis University vs. CCSJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or CCSJ? 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 CCSJ and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at CCSJ is higher than National Louis University (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $2,500 more per year than CCSJ graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,800)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $87 lower median federal student loan debt than National Louis University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $19,837)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than National Louis University graduates. ($204 vs. $205)
- More National Louis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/