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Overview |
North Park University | OU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ottawa, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $28,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $23,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 3,600 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 2,881 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 880/1140 | ||
| 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 | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $21,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $226 |
Diversity |
North Park University | OU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
North Park University | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 69% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | OU | ||
| 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 OU based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 1,055 students)
North Park University vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or OU?
- North Park University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at North Park University than Ottawa University Ottawa ($34,685.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than OU ($19,910 vs. $28,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 12.9% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($10,775 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Ottawa University Ottawa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 1.9% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,215 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or North Park University .
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or OU? 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 OU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $200 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,400)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($21,875 vs. $26,250)
- OU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($226 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/