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Overview |
North Park University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $33,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $33,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $22,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $24,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
North Park University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 944 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1203/1373 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 28, 2024 |
Academics |
North Park University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $239 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 61% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Holy Cross College | ||
| 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 Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 434 students)
North Park University vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Holy Cross College?
- Holy Cross College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($33,500.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Holy Cross College than North Park University ($33,500.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Holy Cross College ($19,029 vs. $22,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 18.5% lower than costs at Holy Cross College ($10,125 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Cross College students is 8.1% larger than aid received North Park University ($24,381 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 30 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Holy Cross College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Holy Cross College (52% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $26,250)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($239 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/