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Roosevelt University Alma College DePaul Concordia University-Saint Paul Northeastern Illinois University WMU Loyola| National Louis University | Olivet College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
National Louis University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,270 | 973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $32,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $32,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,724 | $23,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,722 | $22,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
National Louis University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,145 | 1,417 | ||
| Admitted | 3,860 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
National Louis University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (8,270 students vs. 973 students)
National Louis University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 183.8% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.8% higher at OC Comets than National Louis University ($32,694.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than OC Comets ($15,724 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 17.4% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,886 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than National Louis University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 132.5% larger than aid received National Louis University ($22,602 vs. $9,722)
National Louis University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or National Louis University .
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than National Louis University (93.1%)
National Louis University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than National Louis University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $10,000 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $7,163 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($19,837 vs. $27,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/