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Overview |
North Park University | AQ | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | AQ | ||
| 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 AQ based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,265 students)
North Park University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at AQ than North Park University ($36,480.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than North Park University ($18,605 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 4.4% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,125 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 33.3% larger than aid received North Park University ($30,049 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 76 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or AQ? 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 AQ and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is the same as at Aquinas College (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,600 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- AQ 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 AQ students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/