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Overview |
North Park University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $211 |
Diversity |
North Park University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
North Park University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or University of Charleston?
- North Park University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at North Park University than University of Charleston ($34,685.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than University of Charleston ($19,910 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,775 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 2.9% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,439 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 20 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
North Park University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than University of Charleston (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,250)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($211 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/