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Overview |
National Louis University | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,270 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,724 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,722 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,145 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,860 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $236 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
National Louis University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 29% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (8,270 students vs. 834 students)
National Louis University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 176.9% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.9% higher at KWC than National Louis University ($31,900.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than KWC ($15,724 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 21% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,526 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than National Louis University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 132.1% larger than aid received National Louis University ($22,561 vs. $9,722)
National Louis University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman KWC 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 KWC (67%)
National Louis University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or KWC? 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 KWC and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than National Louis University (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $10,800 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $38,500)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $3,070 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($19,837 vs. $22,907)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($205 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/