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Overview |
National Louis University | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
National Louis University | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 14% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Manchester University | ||
| 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 Manchester University based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 1,217 students)
National Louis University vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 220.8% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.8% higher at Manchester University than National Louis University ($34,504.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Manchester University ($14,769 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 26.2% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,694 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 196% larger than aid received National Louis University ($28,535 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
National Louis University vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Manchester University? 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 Manchester University and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than National Louis University (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,100)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $7,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($19,837 vs. $27,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/