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Overview |
North Park University | Barton College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
North Park University | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,265 students)
North Park University vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Barton College?
- Barton College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Barton College than North Park University ($34,400.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Barton College ($19,029 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 9.6% lower than costs at Barton College ($10,125 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Barton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 3.9% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,431 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 55 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Barton College? 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 Barton College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Barton College (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,700)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/