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Overview |
North Park University | Curry College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | curry.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Curry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $42,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $42,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $17,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $31,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $29,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Curry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 4,743 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 4,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1083/1165 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | Curry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Curry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Curry College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
North Park University | Curry College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Curry College | ||
| 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 Curry College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,052 students)
North Park University vs. Curry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Curry College?
- Curry College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Curry College than North Park University ($42,440.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Curry College ($19,029 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 68.2% lower than costs at Curry College ($10,125 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 30.4% larger than aid received North Park University ($29,402 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Curry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Curry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curry College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 73 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Curry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Curry College? 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 Curry College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Curry College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $4,100 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,600)
- Curry College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Curry College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/