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Overview |
North Park University | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $27,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $27,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $9,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $15,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $22,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 2,360 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 880/1145 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $363 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Chowan 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 708 students)
North Park University vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Chowan University?
- North Park University is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at North Park University than Chowan University ($34,685.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than North Park University ($15,845 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 11% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,710 vs. $10,775)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Chowan University ($22,779 vs. $22,026)
North Park University vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 241 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
North Park University vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Chowan 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 Chowan University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Chowan University (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $34,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $8,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $35,150)
- North Park University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($271 vs. $363)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/