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Overview |
National Louis University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,270 | 14,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $12,503 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $17,863 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,724 | $16,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,722 | $10,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 88% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,145 | 10,274 | ||
| Admitted | 3,860 | 9,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
National Louis University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $222 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
National Louis University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 7% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 8,270 students)
National Louis University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($12,503.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Cleveland State than National Louis University ($17,863.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Cleveland State ($15,724 vs. $16,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 5.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,950 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than National Louis University (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 4.4% larger than aid received National Louis University ($10,148 vs. $9,722)
National Louis University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than National Louis University (93.1%)
National Louis University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than National Louis University (30% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,200)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $1,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($19,837 vs. $21,500)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/