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Overview |
North Park University | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $206 |
Diversity |
North Park University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
North Park University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | - | ||
Campus |
North Park University | St. Catharine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 649 students)
North Park University vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or St. Catharine?
- North Park University is 69% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at North Park University than Saint Catharine College ($33,350.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than St. Catharine ($19,029 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 5.1% lower than costs at North Park University ($9,636 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Saint Catharine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 142.4% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($22,545 vs. $9,299)
North Park University vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 66 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman North Park University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and North Park University.
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $13,600 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $6,275 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $26,250)
- St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/