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Overview |
North Park University | Wright State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
North Park University | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
North Park University | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Wright State?
- North Park University is 208.4% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at North Park University than Wright State University Main Campus ($33,350.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than North Park University ($15,650 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 5.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,125 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 154.3% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($22,545 vs. $8,867)
North Park University vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 20 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Wright State? 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 Wright State and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Wright State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/