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Overview |
North Park University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $17,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $30,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1050/1200 | ||
| 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 | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $253 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Trinity Christian 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 Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 883 students)
North Park University vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Trinity Christian College?
- North Park University is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at North Park University than Trinity Christian College ($34,685.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than North Park University ($17,218 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 3.9% lower than costs at Trinity Christian College ($10,775 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 31.8% larger than aid received North Park University ($30,026 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Trinity Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity Christian College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 83 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Trinity Christian College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Trinity Christian 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 Trinity Christian College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than North Park University (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,700)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $1,695 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,555 vs. $26,250)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/