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Overview |
North Park University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
North Park University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $256 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | - | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Purdue North Central?
- North Park University is 394.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at North Park University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($33,350.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than North Park University ($7,832 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 37.2% lower than costs at North Park University ($7,380 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 214.5% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($22,545 vs. $7,168)
North Park University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 71 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
North Park University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (52% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $1,414 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $26,250)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($256 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central 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/