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Overview |
North Park University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 45% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Delaware Valley University | ||
| 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 Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,178 students)
North Park University vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Delaware Valley University than North Park University ($39,500.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Delaware Valley University ($19,029 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 46.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,125 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 26.1% larger than aid received North Park University ($28,430 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 20 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than North Park University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/