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Overview |
North Park University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 1,463 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #738 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $42,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $42,834 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $28,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $29,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 2,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 910/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 40% |
Students |
North Park University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 1,463 students)
North Park University vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 23.5% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($42,834.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than North Park University ($42,834.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($19,910 vs. $28,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 38.6% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($10,775 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 31.3% larger than aid received North Park University ($29,900 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 25 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than North Park University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,300)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/