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Overview |
North Park University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
North Park University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $194 |
Diversity |
North Park University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- North Park University is 245.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at North Park University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($33,350.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than North Park University ($11,733 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,125 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 59% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($22,545 vs. $14,175)
North Park University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 54 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than North Park University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $900 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $7,457 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $26,250)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($194 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield 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/