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Overview |
CSU | North Park University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $271 |
Diversity |
CSU | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CSU | North Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or North Park University?
- North Park University is 335.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 335.6% higher at North Park University than Chicago State University ($33,350.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than North Park University ($6,446 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 36.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,125 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($22,545 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 139 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Chicago State University (52% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $8,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,300)
- North Park University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $31,250)
- North Park University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($271 vs. $323)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/