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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois Roosevelt University ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU| National Louis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
National Louis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
National Louis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | |||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $194 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
National Louis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 4,198 students)
National Louis University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- National Louis University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($10,755.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than National Louis University ($19,410.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than National Louis University ($11,733 vs. $14,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 29.7% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,410 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than National Louis University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 47% larger than aid received National Louis University ($14,175 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
National Louis University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than National Louis University (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,044 lower median federal student loan debt than National Louis University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $19,837)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than National Louis University graduates. ($194 vs. $205)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/