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Overview |
North Park University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
North Park University | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Missouri Valley College | ||
| 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 Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,527 students)
North Park University vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Missouri Valley College?
- North Park University is 60% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at North Park University than Missouri Valley College ($33,350.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than North Park University ($18,450 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 1.7% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($10,125 vs. $10,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 28.7% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($22,545 vs. $17,514)
North Park University vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or North Park University .
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
North Park University vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Missouri Valley College (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,500)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/