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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| National Louis University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
National Louis University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 29% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
National Louis University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $237 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
National Louis University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 77% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 7,525 students)
National Louis University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 467.3% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 467.3% higher at Wake Forest than National Louis University ($61,012.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Wake Forest ($14,769 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 23.3% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,500 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than Wake Forest University (93% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 462.5% larger than aid received National Louis University ($54,233 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or National Louis University .
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
National Louis University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than National Louis University (88% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $27,900 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $3,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($19,837 vs. $23,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($205 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/