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Overview |
North Park University | Friends University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,724 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | friends.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Friends University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $31,172 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,172 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $8,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $19,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Friends University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,620 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 950/1181 | ||
| 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 | Friends University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Friends University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,512 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $253 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Friends University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
North Park University | Friends University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 50% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Friends University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,724 students)
North Park University vs. Friends University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Friends University?
- North Park University is 7% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at North Park University than Friends University ($33,350.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Friends University ($19,029 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 21.6% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,326 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Friends University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Friends University ($22,545 vs. $19,570)
North Park University vs. Friends University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Friends University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Friends University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is the same at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Friends University (22)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Friends University (63.3%)
North Park University vs. Friends University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Friends 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 Friends University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Friends University (52% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $100 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,500)
- Friends University students graduate with a $1,738 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,512 vs. $26,250)
- Friends University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/