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Overview |
North Park University | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
North Park University | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Thomas More | ||
| 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,958 students)
North Park University vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Thomas More than North Park University ($34,060.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Thomas More ($19,029 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 1.1% lower than costs at North Park University ($10,014 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Thomas More University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 5.7% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,834 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Thomas More University (1016) is 2 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is the same as at Thomas More University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $7,900 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More 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/