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Overview |
National Louis University | CU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,270 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,724 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,722 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,145 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 3,860 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
National Louis University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $224 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
National Louis University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | CU | ||
| 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 CU based on total student enrollment (8,270 students vs. 3,072 students)
National Louis University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 131.2% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($26,640.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.2% higher at CU than National Louis University ($26,640.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than CU ($15,724 vs. $17,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 34.7% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,360 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than National Louis University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 144.3% larger than aid received National Louis University ($23,749 vs. $9,722)
National Louis University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than CU (67%)
National Louis University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or CU? 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 CU and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than National Louis University (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $9,400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,900)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $1,892 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($19,837 vs. $21,729)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($205 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/