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Overview |
North Park University | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Carroll 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
- Carroll University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 6% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Carroll University than North Park University ($35,360.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Carroll University ($19,029 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 14.2% lower than costs at Carroll University ($10,125 vs. $11,564)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 6.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,933 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 73 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carroll University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Carroll 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 Carroll University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than North Park University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,200)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/