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Overview |
North Park University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
North Park University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $216 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Park University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | - | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Purdue Calumet?
- North Park University is 394.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at North Park University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($33,350.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than North Park University ($10,908 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 33.9% lower than costs at North Park University ($7,560 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 295.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($22,545 vs. $5,703)
North Park University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 54 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
North Park University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $5,342 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $26,250)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($216 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/