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Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University UIC Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Dominican Central Elmhurst College Northern Michigan University| Eastern Illinois University | North Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | North Park University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $271 |
Diversity |
EIU | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,660 students)
EIU vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or North Park University?
- North Park University is 243.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.8% higher at North Park University than Eastern Illinois University ($33,350.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than North Park University ($13,380 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 6.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,125 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as North Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 91.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($22,545 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 4 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than North Park University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,100 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,250)
- EIU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($244 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/