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Overview |
North Park University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
North Park University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 64% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Carthage College is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Carthage than North Park University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Carthage ($19,029 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 24.9% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,125 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Carthage College ($22,545 vs. $20,535)
North Park University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 131 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than North Park University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $2,200 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/