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Overview |
National Louis University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
National Louis University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $247 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
National Louis University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 18% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 3,725 students)
National Louis University vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 207.5% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at Roosevelt University than National Louis University ($33,068.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Roosevelt University ($14,769 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 11.3% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($13,500 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than National Louis University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 155.2% larger than aid received National Louis University ($24,602 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Roosevelt University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Roosevelt University (88.3%)
National Louis University vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than National Louis University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,600)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $4,059 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($19,837 vs. $23,896)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($205 vs. $247)
- More Roosevelt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/