National Louis vs Northcentral
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
National Louis UniversityChicago, ILCatholic life on campusNorthcentral UniversitySan Diego, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Northcentral: $48,414, against $45,799 at National Louis.
- Median debt is lower at Northcentral: $12,500, against $19,750 at National Louis.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Chicago, IL
San Diego, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
8,270
10,518
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
95%
Graduation rate
30%
First-year retention
50%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,641
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,462
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,567
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,996
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,447
Net price, over $110,000 income
$17,956
Median debt
$19,750
$12,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,799
$48,414
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.