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Overview |
National Louis University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
National Louis University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Notre Dame College | ||
| 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 1,444 students)
National Louis University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Notre Dame College?
- Notre Dame College is 190.6% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.6% higher at Notre Dame College than National Louis University ($31,250.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Notre Dame College ($14,769 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 16.7% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,568 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than National Louis University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 152% larger than aid received National Louis University ($24,299 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
National Louis University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Notre Dame College? 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 Notre Dame College and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than National Louis University (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,900)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $7,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($19,837 vs. $27,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/