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Overview |
North Park University | Capital University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Capital University | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 2,388 students)
North Park University vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Capital University?
- Capital University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Capital University than North Park University ($41,298.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Capital University ($19,910 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 24.8% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,775 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Capital University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 38.6% larger than aid received North Park University ($31,567 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 119 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Capital 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 Capital University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than North Park University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $700 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/