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Overview |
North Park University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
North Park University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $193 |
Diversity |
North Park University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
North Park University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 50% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | MidAmerica Nazarene 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
- North Park University is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,508 students)
North Park University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than North Park University ($34,082.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($19,029 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 2.8% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,848 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 0.9% larger than aid received North Park University ($22,757 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 1 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
North Park University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $800 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,600)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,250)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($193 vs. $271)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University 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/