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Overview |
North Park University | SIUE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
North Park University | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $221 |
Diversity |
North Park University | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 16% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or SIUE?
- North Park University is 258.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.4% higher at North Park University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($33,350.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than North Park University ($13,586 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 1.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,125 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 111.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($22,545 vs. $10,649)
North Park University vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 56 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or SIUE? 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 SIUE and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is the same as at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $400 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,600)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $4,820 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $26,250)
- SIUE graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($221 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE 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/