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Overview |
North Park University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,332 students)
North Park University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Stritch than North Park University ($34,744.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Stritch ($19,029 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 13.8% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,900 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 27.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($28,670 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 14 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Stritch students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than North Park University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $5,900 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/