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Overview |
North Park University | LRC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
North Park University | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
North Park University | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,068 students)
North Park University vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or LRC?
- North Park University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at North Park University than La Roche College ($33,350.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than LRC ($19,029 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 27.3% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,125 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 7.6% larger than aid received La Roche College ($22,545 vs. $20,948)
North Park University vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 75 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman LRC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or LRC? 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 LRC and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than La Roche College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $2,300 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- LRC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/