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Overview |
North Park University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Park University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 793 students)
North Park University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- North Park University is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at North Park University than Southwestern Adventist University ($33,350.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Southwestern Adventist University ($19,029 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 17.7% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,600 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 61.5% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($22,545 vs. $13,959)
North Park University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 110 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
North Park University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/