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Overview |
North Park University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 1,227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #784 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $31,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $31,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $28,765 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 1,182 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 875/1070 | ||
| 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 Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
North Park University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 28% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 1,227 students)
North Park University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- North Park University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $31,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at North Park University than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($34,685.00 vs. $31,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than North Park University ($18,470 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 20.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,775 vs. $13,010)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Saint Mary of the Woods College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 26.3% larger than aid received North Park University ($28,765 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 62 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than North Park University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $32,300)
- North Park University students graduate with a $749 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,999)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/