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Overview |
North Park University | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 965/1155 | ||
| 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 | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
North Park University | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 49% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Brevard College | ||
| 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
- North Park University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 759 students)
North Park University vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Brevard College?
- North Park University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at North Park University than Brevard College ($33,350.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Brevard College ($19,029 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 22.5% lower than costs at Brevard College ($10,125 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Brevard College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Brevard College ($22,545 vs. $20,027)
North Park University vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or North Park University .
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
North Park University vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Brevard 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 Brevard College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Brevard College (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College 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/