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Overview |
North Park University | KMBC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Vancleve, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 78 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | kmbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | KMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $9,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $9,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $5,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $9,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $6,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | KMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1090/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | KMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | KMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | N/A |
Diversity |
North Park University | KMBC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | KMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 56% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | KMBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 78 students)
North Park University vs. KMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or KMBC?
- North Park University is 264.5% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.5% higher at North Park University than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($33,350.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than North Park University ($9,885 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 86.5% lower than costs at North Park University ($5,430 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Kentucky Mountain Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 255.1% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($22,545 vs. $6,349)
North Park University vs. KMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or KMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KMBC or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 24 points higher than at KMBC (990)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman KMBC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than KMBC (45%)
North Park University vs. KMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or KMBC? 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 KMBC and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/