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Overview |
North Park University | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 749 | ||
| 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 | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
North Park University | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Wheeling University | ||
| 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 Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 749 students)
North Park University vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Wheeling University?
- North Park University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Wheeling University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at North Park University than Wheeling University ($33,350.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Wheeling University ($19,029 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 14.8% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($10,125 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Wheeling University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Wheeling University ($22,545 vs. $21,746)
North Park University vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 18 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Wheeling University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wheeling University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Wheeling University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than North Park University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $1,500 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/