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Overview |
North Park University | IWU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $249 |
Diversity |
North Park University | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 39% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | IWU | ||
| 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,603 students)
North Park University vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or IWU?
- North Park University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at North Park University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($33,350.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than IWU ($19,029 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 0.7% lower than costs at North Park University ($10,050 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Indiana Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($22,545 vs. $20,194)
North Park University vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 72 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or IWU? 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 IWU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than North Park University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $7,700 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,600)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,146 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,250)
- IWU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($249 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/