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Overview |
North Park University | GVSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 22,269 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $14,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $17,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $8,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
North Park University | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 24,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 23,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or GVSU?
- North Park University is 137.1% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at North Park University than Grand Valley State University ($34,685.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than North Park University ($17,995 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 3.4% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,775 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 155.2% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($22,779 vs. $8,925)
North Park University vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 76 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or GVSU? 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 GVSU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than North Park University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $2,000 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- GVSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/