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Overview |
North Park University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 3,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | olivet.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $36,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $10,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $22,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $27,899 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 4,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 2,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 38% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Olivet Nazarene 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
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (3,275 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Olivet Nazarene University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($36,950.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Olivet Nazarene University than North Park University ($36,950.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Olivet Nazarene University ($19,910 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 1.7% lower than costs at North Park University ($10,590 vs. $10,775)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Olivet Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet Nazarene University students is 22.5% larger than aid received North Park University ($27,899 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Olivet Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olivet Nazarene University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 64 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Olivet Nazarene University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Olivet Nazarene University (66.9%)
North Park University vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Olivet Nazarene 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 Olivet Nazarene University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Olivet Nazarene University is higher than North Park University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Olivet Nazarene University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Olivet Nazarene University 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/