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Overview |
North Park University | UNI | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
North Park University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 860/1210 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $213 |
Diversity |
North Park University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or UNI?
- North Park University is 313.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at North Park University than University of Northern Iowa ($34,685.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than North Park University ($15,931 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 11.7% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,648 vs. $10,775)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 327.8% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($22,779 vs. $5,325)
North Park University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 36 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or UNI? 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 UNI and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than North Park University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $1,100 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,600)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,625 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,250)
- UNI graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($213 vs. $271)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/