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Overview |
North Park University | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 2,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #732 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $27,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $12,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $18,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $19,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
North Park University | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 1,655 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 890/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Madonna 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 Madonna University based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 2,054 students)
North Park University vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Madonna University?
- North Park University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at North Park University than Madonna University ($34,685.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than North Park University ($18,583 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 19.2% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,775 vs. $12,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Madonna University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Madonna University ($22,779 vs. $19,907)
North Park University vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Madonna University (1030) is 16 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Madonna University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Madonna 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 Madonna University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Madonna University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,400)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/