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Overview |
Benedictine University | North Park University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $271 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,660 students)
Benedictine University vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or North Park University?
- North Park University is 2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at North Park University than Benedictine University ($33,350.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Benedictine University ($19,029 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 1.4% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($10,125 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($22,545 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than North Park University (68%)
Benedictine University vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Benedictine University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,200 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,950 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,250)
- Benedictine 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 Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/