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Overview |
UIC | North Park University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 890/1162 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $271 |
Diversity |
UIC | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UIC | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UIC | North Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 2,660 students)
UIC vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or North Park University?
- North Park University is 204% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at North Park University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($33,350.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than North Park University ($10,384 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 42.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,125 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 63.2% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($22,545 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or North Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Park University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 78 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than North Park University (68%)
UIC vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or North Park 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 North Park University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than North Park University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $15,300 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,250)
- UIC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($193 vs. $271)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University 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/