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Overview |
North Park University | University of Saint Francis | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #693 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | sf.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | University of Saint Francis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $32,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $32,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $18,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $24,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | University of Saint Francis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,391 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 930/1130 | ||
| 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 Saint Francis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | University of Saint Francis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $261 |
Diversity |
North Park University | University of Saint Francis | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | University of Saint Francis | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | University of Saint Francis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than University of Saint Francis based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,903 students)
North Park University vs. University of Saint Francis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or University of Saint Francis?
- North Park University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than University of Saint Francis for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $32,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at North Park University than University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne ($33,350.00 vs. $32,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne than North Park University ($18,162 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne ($10,125 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne students is 10.3% larger than aid received North Park University ($24,860 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. University of Saint Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or University of Saint Francis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Saint Francis or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 40 points higher than at University of Saint Francis (974)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Saint Francis (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Saint Francis students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- University of Saint Francis has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. University of Saint Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or University of Saint Francis? 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 Saint Francis and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at University of Saint Francis is higher than North Park University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Saint Francis graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,000)
- University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,250)
- University of Saint Francis graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($261 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Saint Francis 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/