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Overview |
North Park University | Hastings College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hastings, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 936 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | hastings.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Hastings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $22,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $25,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Hastings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,121 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,513 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Hastings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Hastings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Hastings College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Hastings College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Hastings 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 Hastings College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 936 students)
North Park University vs. Hastings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Hastings College?
- North Park University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Hastings College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at North Park University than Hastings College ($33,350.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Hastings College ($19,029 vs. $22,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 10.5% lower than costs at Hastings College ($10,125 vs. $11,190)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Hastings College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 14.8% larger than aid received North Park University ($25,885 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Hastings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Hastings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hastings College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 41 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Hastings College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Hastings College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Hastings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Hastings 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 Hastings College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than North Park University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Hastings College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,000)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/