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Overview |
North Park University | HSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 3% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,765 students)
North Park University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or HSU?
- North Park University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at North Park University than Hardin Simmons University ($33,350.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than HSU ($19,029 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 1.5% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,980 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 0.7% larger than aid received North Park University ($22,695 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 16 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or HSU? 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 HSU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of North Park University and HSU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,600 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $261 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,250)
- HSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/