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Overview |
North Park University | Marian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fond Du Lac, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,340 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | marianuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Marian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $29,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $29,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $25,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $14,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Marian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,262 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 800/1080 | ||
| 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 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Marian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Marian University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Marian University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Marian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Marian University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,340 students)
North Park University vs. Marian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Marian University?
- North Park University is 13% more expensive to attend than Marian University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $29,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at North Park University than Marian University ($33,350.00 vs. $29,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Marian University ($19,029 vs. $25,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 22.1% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,290 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 58.3% larger than aid received Marian University ($22,545 vs. $14,246)
North Park University vs. Marian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Marian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 64 points higher than at Marian University (950)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Marian University (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Marian University has a higher acceptance rate (71.6%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Marian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Marian 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 Marian University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is the same as at Marian University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Marian University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,500)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/