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Overview |
North Park University | Kent State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
North Park University | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 23.9% | ||
| 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 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $267 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Kent State | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Kent State?
- North Park University is 171.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at North Park University than Kent State University at Kent ($33,350.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Kent State ($19,029 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 25.2% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,125 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 136.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($22,545 vs. $9,539)
North Park University vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 53 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Kent State? 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 Kent State and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $425 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,250)
- Kent State graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($267 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/