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Overview |
La Sierra University | North Park University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,611 | 2,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #619 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,920 | $34,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,920 | $34,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,670 | $10,775 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,076 | $19,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,762 | $22,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,238 | 3,468 | ||
| Admitted | 2,088 | 2,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 890/1162 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $271 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
La Sierra University | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | 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 La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (2,624 students vs. 1,611 students)
La Sierra University vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or North Park University?
- La Sierra University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,920.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at La Sierra University than North Park University ($34,920.00 vs. $34,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than La Sierra University ($19,910 vs. $28,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 8.3% lower than costs at La Sierra University ($10,775 vs. $11,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than La Sierra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 4.7% larger than aid received La Sierra University ($22,779 vs. $21,762)
La Sierra University vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 85 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than North Park University (72.8%)
La Sierra University vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than La Sierra University (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $5,300 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $30,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($271 vs. $310)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/