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Overview |
North Park University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 1,195 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 880/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $243 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
North Park University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 65% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 1,195 students)
North Park University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- North Park University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at North Park University than Graceland University Lamoni ($34,685.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than North Park University ($16,632 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 2.2% lower than costs at North Park University ($10,540 vs. $10,775)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Graceland University Lamoni (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 32.7% larger than aid received North Park University ($30,218 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 53 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $2,706 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($23,544 vs. $26,250)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($243 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/