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Overview |
North Park University | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
North Park University | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
North Park University | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Muskingum | ||
| 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 Muskingum based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,117 students)
North Park University vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Muskingum?
- North Park University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at North Park University than Muskingum University ($33,350.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Muskingum ($19,029 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 23.5% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($10,125 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 6.7% larger than aid received North Park University ($24,048 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 30 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than North Park University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,100)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/