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Overview |
North Park University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 925/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Saint Martin's 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
- North Park University is larger than than Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,609 students)
North Park University vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Saint Martin's University than North Park University ($41,660.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Saint Martin's University ($19,029 vs. $21,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 36.7% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($10,125 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 45% larger than aid received North Park University ($32,697 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 33 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Saint Martin's University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $1,900 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,600)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Martin's University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/