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Overview |
North Park University | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $287 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
North Park University | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Walsh College | ||
| 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 Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 2,160 students)
North Park University vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Walsh College?
- North Park University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at North Park University than Walsh University ($34,685.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Walsh College ($19,910 vs. $21,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 9.6% lower than costs at Walsh University ($10,775 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 10.3% larger than aid received North Park University ($25,120 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or North Park University .
- Accepted freshman Walsh College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Walsh 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 Walsh College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than North Park University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,400)
- North Park University students graduate with a $1,583 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,833)
- North Park University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($271 vs. $287)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/