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Overview |
National Louis University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,270 | 1,195 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,724 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,722 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,145 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 3,860 | 1,880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $243 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
National Louis University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 65% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (8,270 students vs. 1,195 students)
National Louis University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 182.1% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.1% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than National Louis University ($32,500.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Graceland University-Lamoni ($15,724 vs. $16,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 32.4% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,540 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than National Louis University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 210.8% larger than aid received National Louis University ($30,218 vs. $9,722)
National Louis University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (83.2%)
National Louis University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than National Louis University (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,000)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $3,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($19,837 vs. $23,544)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($205 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/