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Overview |
North Park University | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
North Park University | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 590 students)
North Park University vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Stephens College?
- North Park University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at North Park University than Stephens College ($33,350.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Stephens College ($19,029 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 13.5% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,125 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 45.3% larger than aid received Stephens College ($22,545 vs. $15,518)
North Park University vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 22 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Stephens College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
North Park University vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than North Park University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,400)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College 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/