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Overview |
North Park University | Baker | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1130 | ||
| 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 | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
North Park University | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Baker | ||
| 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
- North Park University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,105 students)
North Park University vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Baker?
- North Park University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at North Park University than Baker University ($33,350.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Baker ($19,029 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 7.3% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,440 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Baker University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 3.3% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,294 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 34 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Baker? 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 Baker and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than North Park University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $9,400 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $46,600)
- Baker University students graduate with a $1,251 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,250)
- Baker graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/