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Overview |
North Park University | MVNU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 |
North Park University | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $274 |
Diversity |
North Park University | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
North Park University | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,941 students)
North Park University vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at MVNU than North Park University ($33,918.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than MVNU ($19,029 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 5.3% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,612 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Mount Vernon Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 2.9% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,202 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 33 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or MVNU? 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 MVNU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than North Park University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $500 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,100)
- North Park University students graduate with a $286 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,536)
- North Park University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($271 vs. $274)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/