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Overview |
North Park University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $193 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,052 students)
North Park University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- North Park University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at North Park University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($33,350.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than North Park University ($13,591 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 17.7% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,600 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($22,545 vs. $22,442)
North Park University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 5 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
North Park University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,250)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($193 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Wesleyan College 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/