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Overview |
North Park University | Coker | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Coker | ||
| 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,160 students)
North Park University vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Coker?
- North Park University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at North Park University than Coker College ($33,350.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Coker ($19,029 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 2.4% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,892 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 13.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($25,519 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 54 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Coker? 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 Coker and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Coker College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $35,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/