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Overview |
North Park University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
North Park University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
North Park University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | N/A |
Diversity |
North Park University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Purdue Northwest?
- North Park University is 356.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.4% higher at North Park University than Purdue University Northwest ($34,685.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than North Park University ($9,637 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 18.4% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,097 vs. $10,775)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 254.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($22,779 vs. $6,420)
North Park University vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or North Park University .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Northwest 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 (72.8%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
North Park University vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Purdue Northwest? 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 Northwest and North Park University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/