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Overview |
North Park University | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
North Park University | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $299 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
North Park University | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Brescia 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 646 students)
North Park University vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Brescia University?
- North Park University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at North Park University than Brescia University ($33,350.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than North Park University ($16,127 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 4.1% lower than costs at Brescia University ($10,125 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 7.3% larger than aid received North Park University ($24,180 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 11 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
North Park University vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Brescia 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 Brescia University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Brescia University (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,400)
- North Park University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $29,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($271 vs. $299)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/