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Overview |
North Park University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $275 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,167 students)
North Park University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Guilford College than North Park University ($40,400.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Guilford College ($19,029 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 27.4% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,125 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 37.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($30,922 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or North Park University .
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.14) as students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Guilford 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 Guilford College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than North Park University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- North Park University students graduate with a $385 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,635)
- North Park University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($271 vs. $275)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/