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Overview |
North Park University | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 975/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $289 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Ursuline College | ||
| 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 Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 950 students)
North Park University vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Ursuline College than North Park University ($36,390.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than North Park University ($14,502 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 18.9% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($10,125 vs. $12,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 42.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($32,059 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 7 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Ursuline 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 Ursuline College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than North Park University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $300 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/