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Overview |
North Park University | IU East | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
North Park University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $211 |
Diversity |
North Park University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or IU East?
- North Park University is 358.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at North Park University than Indiana University East ($33,350.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than North Park University ($8,837 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 7.6% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,412 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 186.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($22,545 vs. $7,874)
North Park University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 53 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or IU East? 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 IU East and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Indiana University East (52% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $13,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,250)
- IU East graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($211 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/