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Overview |
National Louis University | WPI | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
National Louis University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
National Louis University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
National Louis University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 47% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | WPI | ||
| 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
- National Louis University is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 7,308 students)
National Louis University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 420.7% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 420.7% higher at WPI than National Louis University ($56,000.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than WPI ($14,769 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 22.5% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,500 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than National Louis University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 180.7% larger than aid received National Louis University ($27,059 vs. $9,641)
National Louis University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than WPI (57.5%)
National Louis University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or WPI? 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 WPI and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than National Louis University (76% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $33,400 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $7,163 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($19,837 vs. $27,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/