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Overview |
Aurora University | North Park University | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 890/1162 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $271 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | North Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 2,660 students)
Aurora University vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or North Park University?
- North Park University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at North Park University than Aurora University ($33,350.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Aurora University ($19,029 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 22.1% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,125 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as North Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Aurora University ($22,545 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or North Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Park University or Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 24 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than North Park University (68%)
Aurora University vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or North Park 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 North Park University and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Aurora University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $3,913 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,250)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($230 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/