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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | North Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | North Park University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $271 |
Diversity |
ISU | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ISU | North Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 2,660 students)
ISU vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or North Park University?
- North Park University is 181.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at North Park University than Illinois State University ($33,350.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than ISU ($19,029 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 4.7% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,125 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 94% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($22,545 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 76 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than North Park University (68%)
ISU vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than North Park University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,600)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,250)
- ISU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($227 vs. $271)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/