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Overview |
Huntingdon College | North Park University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Huntingdon College | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $271 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | North Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or North Park University?
- North Park University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Huntingdon College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at North Park University than Huntingdon College ($33,350.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Huntingdon College ($19,029 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 6.4% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($10,125 vs. $10,772)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College as North Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 40.7% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($22,545 vs. $16,020)
Huntingdon College vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College 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 Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 22 points higher than at Huntingdon College (992)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Huntingdon College (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College 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 Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is the same as at North Park University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,400)
- North Park University students graduate with a $227 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,477)
- North Park University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/