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Overview |
National Louis University | Coe College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Coe College | ||
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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 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
National Louis University | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $290 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
National Louis University | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 56% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Coe College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 1,264 students)
National Louis University vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Coe College?
- Coe College is 367.8% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 367.8% higher at Coe College than National Louis University ($50,314.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Coe College ($14,769 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 23.6% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,920 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 347.5% larger than aid received National Louis University ($43,143 vs. $9,641)
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
National Louis University vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Coe College? 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 Coe College and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than National Louis University (69% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $48,100)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $8,268 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($19,837 vs. $28,105)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($205 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/