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Overview |
North Park University | HBU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 8.4% | ||
| 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 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $249 |
Diversity |
North Park University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at HBU than North Park University ($34,250.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than HBU ($19,029 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 10.9% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,130 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 19.4% larger than aid received North Park University ($26,908 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 46 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or HBU? 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 HBU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Houston Baptist University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,000 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,084 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,250)
- HBU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($249 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/