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Overview |
North Park University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 2,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #555 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $35,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $35,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $27,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 2,169 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,226 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 880/1083 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
North Park University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
North Park University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 2,083 students)
North Park University vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 2.2% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($35,450.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than North Park University ($35,450.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than North Park University ($15,887 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 3.9% lower than costs at College of Mount St. Joseph ($10,775 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as College of Mount St. Joseph (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 21.9% larger than aid received North Park University ($27,761 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or North Park University .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (56.5%)
North Park University vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than North Park University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $1,900 more per year than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,700)
- North Park University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount St. Joseph students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/