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Overview |
National Louis University | CUW | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
National Louis University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
National Louis University | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $247 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
National Louis University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 37% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 4,988 students)
National Louis University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 204.7% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.7% higher at CUW than National Louis University ($32,770.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than CUW ($14,769 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 11% lower than costs at National Louis University ($12,160 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than National Louis University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 143.5% larger than aid received National Louis University ($23,477 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than CUW (70.4%)
National Louis University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or CUW? 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 CUW and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than National Louis University (58% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $3,200 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,100)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $4,088 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($19,837 vs. $23,925)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($205 vs. $247)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/