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Overview |
National Louis University | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.29 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
National Louis University | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $245 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
National Louis University | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 7,525 students)
National Louis University vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Indiana State?
- National Louis University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($10,755.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Indiana State than National Louis University ($20,880.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than National Louis University ($12,688 vs. $14,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 18.9% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,350 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than National Louis University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 12% larger than aid received National Louis University ($10,802 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than National Louis University (92%)
National Louis University vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than National Louis University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,400)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $3,883 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($19,837 vs. $23,720)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($205 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/