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Overview |
North Park University | VCM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 890/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | VCM | ||
| 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
- North Park University is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 263 students)
North Park University vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or VCM?
- North Park University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at North Park University than VanderCook College of Music ($33,350.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than North Park University ($12,436 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 35% lower than costs at North Park University ($7,500 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as VanderCook College of Music (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 23.7% larger than aid received North Park University ($27,884 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 93 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or VCM? 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 VCM and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than VanderCook College of Music (52% vs. 45%)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCM students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/