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Overview |
St. Thomas University | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| 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 |
St. Thomas University | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $205 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than St. Thomas University based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 6,370 students)
St. Thomas University vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or National Louis University?
- St. Thomas University is 203.1% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.1% higher at St. Thomas University than National Louis University ($32,600.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than St. Thomas University ($14,769 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Thomas University are 8.3% lower than costs at National Louis University ($12,460 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than National Louis University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 135.1% larger than aid received National Louis University ($22,668 vs. $9,641)
St. Thomas University vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University 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 St. Thomas University .
- Accepted freshman St. Thomas University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
St. Thomas University vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas University 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 St. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at St. Thomas University is higher than National Louis University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $7,100 more per year than National Louis University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $49,300)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $2,916 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Thomas University graduates. ($19,837 vs. $22,753)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than St. Thomas University graduates. ($205 vs. $235)
- More St. Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National Louis University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/