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Overview |
North Park University | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 82 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $245 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
North Park University | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 0% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Kuyper 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 82 students)
North Park University vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Kuyper College?
- North Park University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at North Park University than Kuyper College ($33,350.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kuyper College than North Park University ($18,853 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 12.6% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,990 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Kuyper College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($22,545 vs. $17,710)
North Park University vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 4 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Kuyper College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Kuyper College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Kuyper College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $30,200)
- Kuyper College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,250)
- Kuyper College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($245 vs. $271)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/