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Overview |
North Park University | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
North Park University | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1000/1175 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $221 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 43% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 939 students)
North Park University vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Johnson University?
- North Park University is 91.8% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at North Park University than Johnson University ($33,350.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Johnson University ($19,029 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 16.9% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,664 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 139.3% larger than aid received Johnson University ($22,545 vs. $9,423)
North Park University vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 21 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
North Park University vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Johnson University? 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 University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than North Park University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $4,870 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($21,380 vs. $26,250)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($221 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/