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Overview |
North Park University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
North Park University | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Lindenwood University?
- North Park University is 74.6% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at North Park University than Lindenwood University ($33,350.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than North Park University ($18,016 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 0.7% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,125 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 42.3% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($22,545 vs. $15,840)
North Park University vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 29 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Lindenwood University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,100)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/