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Overview |
North Park University | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Park University | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Marymount University | ||
| 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
- Marymount University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Marymount University than North Park University ($35,950.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Marymount University ($19,029 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 55% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,125 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 16.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($26,190 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 15 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Marymount 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 Marymount University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Marymount University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $8,800 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $46,600)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/