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Overview |
National Louis University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 84% |
Admission |
National Louis University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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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 | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $250 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
National Louis University | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | UW-Platteville | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than UW-Platteville based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 6,486 students)
National Louis University vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or UW-Platteville?
- National Louis University is 67.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($10,755.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at UW-Platteville than National Louis University ($15,356.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than UW-Platteville ($14,769 vs. $15,595)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 67.2% lower than costs at National Louis University ($8,072 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than University of Wisconsin Platteville (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National Louis University students is 98.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($9,641 vs. $4,866)
National Louis University vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman UW-Platteville students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than UW-Platteville (85.4%)
National Louis University vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or UW-Platteville? 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 UW-Platteville and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Platteville is higher than National Louis University (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $300 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $4,418 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($19,837 vs. $24,255)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($205 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/