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Overview |
North Park University | SBTS | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
North Park University | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | N/A |
Diversity |
North Park University | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 78% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (4,266 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or SBTS?
- North Park University is 192.5% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.5% higher at North Park University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($33,350.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than North Park University ($17,299 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 35.9% lower than costs at North Park University ($7,450 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 491.4% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($22,545 vs. $3,812)
North Park University vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or North Park University .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or SBTS? 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 SBTS and North Park University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/