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Overview |
North Park University | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
North Park University | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
North Park University | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $238 |
Diversity |
North Park University | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 7% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or IUPUI?
- North Park University is 271.7% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at North Park University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($33,350.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than North Park University ($11,462 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 11.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,125 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 84.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($22,545 vs. $12,201)
North Park University vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is the same at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $2,000 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,160 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $26,250)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($238 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/