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Overview |
North Park University | CMU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 14,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $13,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $13,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $12,178 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $10,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
North Park University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 18,102 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 16,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or CMU?
- North Park University is 152.4% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at North Park University than Central Michigan University ($34,685.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than North Park University ($15,826 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 13% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,775 vs. $12,178)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 114.1% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($22,779 vs. $10,638)
North Park University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 35 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or CMU? 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 CMU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than North Park University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $2,100 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,500)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/