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Overview |
North Park University | Avila University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | 933/1160 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 47% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Avila 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 Avila University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,306 students)
North Park University vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Avila University?
- North Park University is 49% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at North Park University than Avila University ($33,350.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Avila University than North Park University ($17,210 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 31.3% lower than costs at North Park University ($7,710 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 58.3% larger than aid received Avila University ($22,545 vs. $14,244)
North Park University vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 28 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Avila University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Avila University (67.6%)
North Park University vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Avila 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 Avila University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Avila University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,100)
- Avila University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Avila University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/