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Overview |
North Park University | Becker College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
North Park University | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
North Park University | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $274 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
North Park University | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 39% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Becker 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
- North Park University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,675 students)
North Park University vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Becker College?
- Becker College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Becker College than North Park University ($36,300.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 36.3% lower than costs at Becker College ($10,125 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($22,545 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 5 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at North Park University (3.14)
North Park University vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Becker 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 Becker College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Becker College (52% vs. 27%)
- Graduates of North Park University and Becker College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,600 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,500)
- North Park University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($271 vs. $274)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College 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/