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Overview |
North Park University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,260 students)
North Park University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 36% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Alma College than North Park University ($45,346.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Alma College ($19,029 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 24.7% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,125 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 54.1% larger than aid received North Park University ($34,736 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 96 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Alma College (64.7%)
North Park University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Alma College? 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 Alma College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than North Park University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $1,700 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/