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Overview |
North Park University | Clarke University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | clarke.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Clarke University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $36,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $36,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $27,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $25,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Clarke University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,665 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 920/1160 | ||
| 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 | Clarke University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Clarke University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Clarke University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Clarke University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 65% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Clarke 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 Clarke University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 965 students)
North Park University vs. Clarke University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Clarke University?
- Clarke University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Clarke University than North Park University ($36,900.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Clarke University ($19,029 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 4.7% lower than costs at Clarke University ($10,125 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Clarke University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 12.7% larger than aid received North Park University ($25,403 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Clarke University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Clarke University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarke University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 31 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Clarke University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Clarke University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Clarke 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 Clarke University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than North Park University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/