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Overview |
North Park University | King College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
North Park University | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $237 |
Diversity |
North Park University | King College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 53% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | King College | ||
| 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 King College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,357 students)
North Park University vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or King College?
- North Park University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at North Park University than King College ($33,350.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than King College ($19,029 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 1.7% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,960 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 0.8% larger than aid received North Park University ($22,715 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 9 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than King College (60.8%)
North Park University vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or King College? 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 King College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than King College (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $1,900 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,600)
- King College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,250)
- King College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($237 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/