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Overview |
North Park University | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 3,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #735 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | sxu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $11,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $29,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 7,833 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 6,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,022 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $248 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Saint Xavier University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Saint Xavier University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Xavier University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (3,523 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Saint Xavier University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Saint Xavier University?
- Saint Xavier University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,640.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Saint Xavier University than North Park University ($34,640.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than North Park University ($11,302 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 16.3% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($10,125 vs. $11,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Saint Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 32.6% larger than aid received North Park University ($29,886 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Saint Xavier University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Saint Xavier University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Xavier University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 24 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Xavier University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Saint Xavier University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Saint Xavier 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 Xavier University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is the same as at Saint Xavier University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $2,400 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,600)
- Saint Xavier University students graduate with a $2,228 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,022 vs. $26,250)
- Saint Xavier University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($248 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Xavier University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/