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Overview |
North Park University | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
North Park University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
North Park University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,484 students)
North Park University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Alvernia University than North Park University ($39,100.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Alvernia University ($19,029 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 38.6% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($10,125 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 14.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($25,757 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 16 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Alvernia University (59%)
North Park University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than North Park University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,800)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/