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Overview |
North Park University | Hiram | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Hiram based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,018 students)
North Park University vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Hiram?
- North Park University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at North Park University than Hiram College ($33,350.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Hiram ($19,029 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 4.7% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,125 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 19% larger than aid received Hiram College ($22,545 vs. $18,941)
North Park University vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 57 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hiram students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Hiram? 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 Hiram and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than North Park University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $600 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,000)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/