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Overview |
North Park University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,624 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #619 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,685 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,685 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,775 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,910 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
North Park University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,468 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 995/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Oakland | ||
| 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
- Oakland University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 2,624 students)
North Park University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Oakland?
- North Park University is 136% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($34,685.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at North Park University than Oakland University ($34,685.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than North Park University ($15,734 vs. $19,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 5% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,775 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 136.3% larger than aid received Oakland University ($22,779 vs. $9,641)
North Park University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 56 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Oakland (70.2%)
North Park University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Oakland University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $100 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,600)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Oakland 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 Oakland students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/