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Overview |
North Park University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Park University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
North Park University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $245 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Eastern?
- North Park University is 252.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at North Park University than Eastern Kentucky University ($34,685.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than North Park University ($10,852 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 8.9% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,775 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 98.8% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($22,779 vs. $11,460)
North Park University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 14 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Eastern? 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 Eastern and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,555 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,250)
- Eastern graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($245 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/