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Overview |
National Louis University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
National Louis University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $247 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
National Louis University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| 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 Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 1,833 students)
National Louis University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- National Louis University is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($10,755.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Lincoln University of Missouri than National Louis University ($14,250.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than National Louis University ($11,199 vs. $14,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 41.7% lower than costs at National Louis University ($9,530 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than Lincoln University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National Louis University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($9,641 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman National Louis University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
National Louis University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at National Louis University is higher than Lincoln University (26% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $31,500)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $4,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($19,837 vs. $23,960)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($205 vs. $247)
- More National Louis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/