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Overview |
North Park University | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $236 |
Diversity |
North Park University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
North Park University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 813 students)
North Park University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or KWC?
- North Park University is 11% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at North Park University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($33,350.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than KWC ($19,029 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 10.4% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,125 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($22,545 vs. $20,036)
North Park University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 34 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or KWC? 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 KWC and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $8,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,343 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,250)
- KWC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($236 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC 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/