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Overview |
North Park University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | IU Northwest | ||
| 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 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
North Park University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 27.3% | ||
| 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 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | IU Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or IU Northwest?
- North Park University is 358.5% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest 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 Northwest ($33,350.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than North Park University ($6,553 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest 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 Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 157.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($22,545 vs. $8,754)
North Park University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 86 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.14) as students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or IU Northwest? 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 Northwest and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $7,100 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,220 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $26,250)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/