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Overview |
North Park University | BGSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
North Park University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or BGSU?
- North Park University is 195.9% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at North Park University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($33,350.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than BGSU ($19,029 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 24.3% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,125 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 153.4% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($22,545 vs. $8,898)
North Park University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 2 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than North Park University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,000 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- BGSU 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 BGSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/