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Overview |
North Park University | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Anderson University | ||
| 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,290 students)
North Park University vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Anderson University?
- North Park University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at North Park University than Anderson University ($33,350.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Anderson University ($19,029 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 12.8% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,125 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 18.1% larger than aid received North Park University ($26,629 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 36 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
North Park University vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Anderson 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 Anderson University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than North Park University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,400)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/