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Overview |
HIU | North Park University | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
HIU | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
HIU | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
HIU | North Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or North Park University?
- Hope International University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at HIU than North Park University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than HIU ($19,029 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 28.9% lower than costs at Hope International University ($10,125 vs. $13,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University as North Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 2.4% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,077 vs. $22,545)
HIU vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU 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 HIU .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 104 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Hope International University (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,900 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,700)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- HIU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/