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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | North Park University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 890/1162 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $271 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | 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
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,660 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or North Park University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 1.8% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Concordia University Chicago than North Park University ($33,944.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than North Park University ($18,832 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 6.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,125 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as North Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 11.5% larger than aid received North Park University ($25,141 vs. $22,545)
Concordia University Chicago vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 33 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University Chicago students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than North Park University (68%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than North Park University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $1,299 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $26,250)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($257 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/