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Overview |
National Louis University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,270 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,724 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,722 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 65% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,145 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 3,860 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $237 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
National Louis University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (8,270 students vs. 4,008 students)
National Louis University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Parkside?
- National Louis University is 75% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Parkside than National Louis University ($15,224.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than National Louis University ($8,778 vs. $15,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 68.4% lower than costs at National Louis University ($8,286 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (87% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National Louis University students is 49% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($9,722 vs. $6,523)
National Louis University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Parkside (72.6%)
National Louis University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Parkside is higher than National Louis University (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,000)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $3,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($19,837 vs. $22,965)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($205 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/