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Overview |
North Park University | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Park University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 870/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $270 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
North Park University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tiffin University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (3,598 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Tiffin University?
- North Park University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at North Park University than Tiffin University ($34,685.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Tiffin University ($19,910 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 17.4% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($10,775 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Tiffin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($22,779 vs. $20,572)
North Park University vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or North Park University .
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Tiffin 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 Tiffin University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Tiffin University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,000)
- Tiffin University students graduate with a $133 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,117 vs. $26,250)
- Tiffin University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($270 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/