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Overview |
National Louis University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 58% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
National Louis University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $216 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
National Louis University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 7,525 students)
National Louis University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Purdue Calumet?
- National Louis University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($10,755.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Purdue Calumet than National Louis University ($16,164.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than National Louis University ($10,908 vs. $14,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 78.6% lower than costs at National Louis University ($7,560 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National Louis University students is 69.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($9,641 vs. $5,703)
National Louis University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
National Louis University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Purdue Calumet is higher than National Louis University (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,500)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $1,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($19,837 vs. $20,908)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($205 vs. $216)
- More National Louis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/