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Overview |
North Park University | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $271 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Ashland College?
- North Park University is 45% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at North Park University than Ashland University ($33,350.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Ashland College ($19,029 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 13% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,125 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 23.3% larger than aid received Ashland University ($22,545 vs. $18,290)
North Park University vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 31 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Ashland 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 Ashland College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than North Park University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University and North Park University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,250 vs. $26,250)
- Ashland University and North Park University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($271 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/