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Overview |
North Park University | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 593 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $31,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $31,156 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $26,780 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $23,501 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Park University | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 2,279 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $273 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 16% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 593 students)
North Park University vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Westminster College?
- North Park University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $31,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at North Park University than Westminster College ($34,685.00 vs. $31,156.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Westminster College ($19,910 vs. $26,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 12.7% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,775 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Westminster College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 3.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,501 vs. $22,779)
North Park University vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1084) is 70 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than North Park University (72.8%)
North Park University vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Westminster 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 Westminster College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than North Park University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $1,300 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $187 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,437)
- North Park University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/