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Overview |
National Louis University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,525 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nl.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
National Louis University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,755 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,755 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,769 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
National Louis University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,181 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 2,928 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
National Louis University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National Louis University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,837 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
National Louis University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
National Louis University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
National Louis University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 1,294 students)
National Louis University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National Louis University or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- National Louis University is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($10,755.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Wright State University-Lake Campus than National Louis University ($16,654.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than National Louis University ($11,585 vs. $14,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 17.4% lower than costs at National Louis University ($11,500 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at National Louis University than Wright State University Lake Campus (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by National Louis University students is 66.9% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($9,641 vs. $5,775)
National Louis University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, National Louis University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or National Louis University .
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than National Louis University (92%)
National Louis University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National Louis University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and National Louis University.
- The graduation rate at Wright State University-Lake Campus is higher than National Louis University (30% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,400)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $5,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($19,837 vs. $25,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/