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Overview |
North Park University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
North Park University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 930/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $263 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Eastern Michigan University?
- North Park University is 130% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at North Park University than Eastern Michigan University ($33,350.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than North Park University ($15,826 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 12.6% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,125 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 126.7% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($22,545 vs. $9,945)
North Park University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 15 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 Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Eastern Michigan University? 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 Michigan University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,250)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/