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Overview |
North Park University | CULVER | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Canton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | culver.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | CULVER | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $28,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $28,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $21,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | CULVER | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,246 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | CULVER | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | CULVER | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | CULVER | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | CULVER | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 56% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | CULVER | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 999 students)
North Park University vs. CULVER Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or CULVER?
- North Park University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at North Park University than Culver Stockton College ($33,350.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than CULVER ($19,029 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 9.2% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,270 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Culver Stockton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 4% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($22,545 vs. $21,686)
North Park University vs. CULVER Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or CULVER? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CULVER or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 46 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman CULVER students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. CULVER Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or CULVER? 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 CULVER and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Culver Stockton College (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,000 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,600)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- CULVER graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/