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Overview |
North Park University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
North Park University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $217 |
Diversity |
North Park University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
North Park University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- North Park University is 185.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at North Park University than University of Missouri St Louis ($33,350.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than North Park University ($13,211 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 7.9% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,125 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 84.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($22,545 vs. $12,205)
North Park University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 91 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
North Park University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 Missouri-St Louis and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $300 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $5,263 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $26,250)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($217 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/