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Overview |
National Louis University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,270 | 5,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,724 | $17,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,722 | $16,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,145 | 2,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,860 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 74.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.14 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
National Louis University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $231 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
National Louis University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 14% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| 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
- National Louis University is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (8,270 students vs. 5,854 students)
National Louis University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 117% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than National Louis University ($25,000.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($15,724 vs. $17,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 29.2% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,800 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than National Louis University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 73.9% larger than aid received National Louis University ($16,911 vs. $9,722)
National Louis University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Saint Paul students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (74.9%)
National Louis University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than National Louis University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $8,100 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $2,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($19,837 vs. $22,405)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($205 vs. $231)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/