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Overview |
North Park University | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $263 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 17% |
Students |
North Park University | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Centenary 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 Centenary University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,498 students)
North Park University vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Centenary University than North Park University ($34,890.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Centenary University ($19,029 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 26.1% lower than costs at Centenary University ($10,125 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 22.4% larger than aid received North Park University ($27,592 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 85 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Centenary 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 Centenary University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Centenary University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $3,000 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,600)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,250)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/