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Overview |
North Park University | JC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 1,215 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $8,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $20,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $16,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 1,047 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 57% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | JC | ||
| 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 JC based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 1,215 students)
North Park University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or JC?
- North Park University is 44.5% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at North Park University than Jamestown College ($34,685.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than JC ($19,910 vs. $20,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 20.8% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,920 vs. $10,775)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 41.8% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($22,779 vs. $16,062)
North Park University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 30 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming JC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman JC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or JC? 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 JC and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Jamestown College (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $1,200 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,600)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- JC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/