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Overview |
North Park University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
North Park University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $218 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
North Park University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,386 students)
North Park University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Southwest Baptist University?
- North Park University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at North Park University than Southwest Baptist University ($33,350.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than North Park University ($18,926 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 22.1% lower than costs at North Park University ($8,290 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($22,545 vs. $18,146)
North Park University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 44 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,163 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $26,250)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($218 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/