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Overview |
North Park University | North Central University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $27,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $27,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $17,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Park University | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 544 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 950/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 47% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | North Central University | ||
| 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 North Central University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 992 students)
North Park University vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or North Central University?
- North Park University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at North Park University than North Central University ($33,350.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than North Central University ($19,029 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 13.3% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,940 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 29% larger than aid received North Central University ($22,545 vs. $17,481)
North Park University vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Central University (1024) is 10 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or North Central 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 North Central University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than North Central University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $13,300 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- North Central University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/