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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| North Park University | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Park University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #454 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $246 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Northern Illinois?
- North Park University is 240.7% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.7% higher at North Park University than Northern Illinois University ($33,350.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than North Park University ($13,884 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 12.8% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($10,125 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 79.6% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($22,545 vs. $12,552)
North Park University vs. Northern Illinois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 15 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Northern Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Northern Illinois is higher than North Park University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $1,000 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,600)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,391 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $26,250)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($246 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/