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Overview |
North Park University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 43% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 951 students)
North Park University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- North Park University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at North Park University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($33,350.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($19,029 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 5.3% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,125 vs. $10,660)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 17.9% larger than aid received North Park University ($26,575 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 1 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than North Park University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates of North Park University and West Virginia Wesleyan College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,600 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/