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Overview |
North Park University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,444 students)
North Park University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Notre Dame College?
- North Park University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at North Park University than Notre Dame College ($33,350.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Notre Dame College ($19,029 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 14.3% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,125 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Notre Dame College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 7.8% larger than aid received North Park University ($24,299 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 115 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Notre Dame College (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,900)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/