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Overview |
North Park University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
North Park University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $253 |
Diversity |
North Park University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 South Bend is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or IU South Bend?
- North Park University is 358.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend 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 South Bend ($33,350.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than North Park University ($8,785 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 10.2% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,190 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 188.3% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($22,545 vs. $7,821)
North Park University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 59 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (52% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $9,500 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,720 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $26,250)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/