National Louis vs University of the Cumberlands
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
National Louis UniversityChicago, ILCatholic life on campusUniversity of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of the Cumberlands has the higher graduation rate: 50% against 30% at National Louis.
- Median debt is lower at University of the Cumberlands: $14,911, against $19,750 at National Louis.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Chicago, IL
Williamsburg, KY
Setting
City
Town
Students
8,270
20,327
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.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
95%
99%
Graduation rate
30%
50%
First-year retention
50%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,641
$14,107
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,462
$10,736
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,567
$11,147
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,996
$12,572
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,447
$16,441
Net price, over $110,000 income
$17,956
$18,846
Median debt
$19,750
$14,911
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,799
$45,036
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.