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Overview |
North Park University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 766 students)
North Park University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 47.8% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Ripon College than North Park University ($49,300.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Ripon College ($19,029 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 6.7% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,490 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 72.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($38,826 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 91 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Ripon 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 Ripon College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than North Park University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $2,600 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/