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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU UIC Western Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Dominican University of Missouri-Columbia| North Park University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Park University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Park University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $232 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Southern Illinois University?
- North Park University is 246% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246% higher at North Park University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($33,350.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than North Park University ($16,990 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 4.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,125 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 100.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,545 vs. $11,269)
North Park University vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 18 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,200 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,250)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($232 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University 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/