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Overview |
North Park University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $312 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Lourdes University | ||
| 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,136 students)
North Park University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Lourdes University?
- North Park University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at North Park University than Lourdes University ($33,350.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Lourdes University ($19,029 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 18.5% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,125 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 25% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($22,545 vs. $18,038)
North Park University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 31 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
North Park University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Lourdes University (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $30,250)
- North Park University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($271 vs. $312)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/