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Overview |
North Park University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
North Park University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Saginaw Valley State 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Saginaw Valley State University?
- North Park University is 188.4% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at North Park University than Saginaw Valley State University ($33,350.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than North Park University ($12,432 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 12.6% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,125 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 111.4% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($22,545 vs. $10,663)
North Park University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 16 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,000)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University 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/