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Overview |
North Park University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 60% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Loras 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,319 students)
North Park University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Loras College?
- Loras College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Loras College than North Park University ($34,750.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Loras College ($19,029 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 9.7% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,230 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 13.3% larger than aid received North Park University ($25,538 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 74 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Loras 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 Loras College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than North Park University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $2,600 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/