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Overview |
GSU | North Park University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,337 | 2,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $34,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $34,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $10,775 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $19,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $22,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,468 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 890/1162 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GSU | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $271 |
Diversity |
GSU | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
GSU | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
GSU | North Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (4,337 students vs. 2,624 students)
GSU vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or North Park University?
- North Park University is 340.6% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.6% higher at North Park University than Governors State University ($34,685.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than North Park University ($10,833 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 5.4% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,775 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Governors State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 101.3% larger than aid received Governors State University ($22,779 vs. $11,315)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 103 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at North Park University (3.14)
GSU vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,000 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $26,250)
- GSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($178 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/