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Overview |
North Park University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
North Park University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $206 |
Diversity |
North Park University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,261 students)
North Park University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- North Park University is 105.9% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.9% higher at North Park University than Mercy College of Ohio ($33,350.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than North Park University ($14,564 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 42.4% lower than costs at North Park University ($7,108 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 85.8% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($22,545 vs. $12,134)
North Park University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or North Park University .
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
North Park University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (52% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $1,900 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,600)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,250)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($206 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/