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Overview |
North Park University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % 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% | 8% |
Students |
North Park University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Marywood than North Park University ($36,430.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Marywood ($19,029 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 45.1% lower than costs at Marywood University ($10,125 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 26% larger than aid received North Park University ($28,401 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 11 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Marywood? 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 Marywood and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than North Park University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,100)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/