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Overview |
SHU | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 8,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $11,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $11,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $13,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $15,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $9,722 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
SHU | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 4,145 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 3,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
SHU | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SHU | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than National Louis University based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 8,270 students)
SHU vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or National Louis University?
- Sacred Heart University is 318.1% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.1% higher at SHU than National Louis University ($48,160.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than SHU ($15,724 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National Louis University are 32.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($13,950 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than National Louis University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 111.9% larger than aid received National Louis University ($20,597 vs. $9,722)
SHU vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or National Louis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National Louis University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or National Louis University? 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 National Louis University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than National Louis University (68% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $10,400 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $5,163 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($19,837 vs. $25,000)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/