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Overview |
North Park University | SJC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | - | ||
Campus |
North Park University | SJC | ||
| 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 972 students)
North Park University vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or SJC?
- North Park University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at North Park University than Saint Josephs College ($33,350.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than North Park University ($15,836 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 6.8% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,480 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Saint Josephs College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 3% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($22,545 vs. $21,898)
North Park University vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 29 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or SJC? 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 SJC and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than North Park University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $2,600 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,000)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SJC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/