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Overview |
North Park University | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 885/1160 | ||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
North Park University | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 38% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Keystone College | ||
| 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
- North Park University is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,131 students)
North Park University vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Keystone College?
- North Park University is 123.1% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.1% higher at North Park University than Keystone College ($33,350.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than North Park University ($15,559 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 17.5% lower than costs at Keystone College ($10,125 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Keystone College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 46.7% larger than aid received Keystone College ($22,545 vs. $15,368)
North Park University vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 108 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Keystone College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Keystone 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 Keystone College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Keystone College (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,400)
- Keystone College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Keystone College 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 Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/