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Overview |
National Louis University | MBTS | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,270 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $11,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,724 | $25,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,722 | $6,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 84% |
Admission |
National Louis University | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,145 | 141 | ||
| Admitted | 3,860 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $175 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
National Louis University | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 61% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (8,270 students vs. 3,840 students)
National Louis University vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or MBTS?
- National Louis University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at National Louis University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,520.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than MBTS ($15,724 vs. $25,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are 23.3% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,310 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (87% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National Louis University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,722 vs. $6,875)
National Louis University vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or National Louis University .
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than National Louis University (93.1%)
National Louis University vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or MBTS? 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 MBTS and National Louis University.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $2,833 lower median federal student loan debt than National Louis University graduates. ($17,004 vs. $19,837)
- MBTS graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than National Louis University graduates. ($175 vs. $205)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/