Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UIC Northeastern Illinois University Dominican Elmhurst College Roosevelt University North Central College University of Mount Union Wittenberg University Concordia University Chicago Loyola Benedictine University Northern Illinois| North Park University | Heidelberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
North Park University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
North Park University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $32,900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Heidelberg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1030/1162 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
North Park University | Heidelberg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
North Park University | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Heidelberg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
North Park University | Heidelberg University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Heidelberg University | ||
| 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,086 students)
North Park University vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Heidelberg University?
- North Park University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Heidelberg University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at North Park University than Heidelberg University ($33,350.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Heidelberg University ($19,029 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 11.3% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($10,125 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Heidelberg University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 17.8% larger than aid received North Park University ($26,562 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 19 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Heidelberg University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Heidelberg University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than North Park University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Heidelberg University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,700)
- North Park University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heidelberg University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/