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Overview |
North Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $278 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
North Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 1,128 students)
North Park University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 14.7% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than North Park University ($39,792.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($19,910 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 45.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($10,775 vs. $15,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 16.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($26,471 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or North Park University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,100)
- North Park University students graduate with a $650 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,900)
- North Park University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/