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Overview |
North Park University | SAU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $248 |
Diversity |
North Park University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
North Park University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,396 students)
North Park University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or SAU?
- North Park University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at North Park University than Spring Arbor University ($33,350.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than SAU ($19,029 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 5.2% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,125 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 9% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($22,545 vs. $20,677)
North Park University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 59 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than SAU (47.3%)
North Park University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or SAU? 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 SAU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than North Park University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $4,000 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,207 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $26,250)
- SAU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($248 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/