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Overview |
North Park University | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $276 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
North Park University | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Erskine College | ||
| 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 Erskine College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 956 students)
North Park University vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Erskine College than North Park University ($34,435.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Erskine College ($19,029 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 23% lower than costs at Erskine College ($10,125 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Erskine College ($22,545 vs. $16,834)
North Park University vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 21 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
North Park University vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Erskine 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 Erskine College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than North Park University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- North Park University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,750)
- North Park University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($271 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/