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Overview |
North Park University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Viterbo | ||
| 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 Viterbo based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 2,456 students)
North Park University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Viterbo?
- North Park University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at North Park University than Viterbo University ($33,350.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Viterbo ($19,029 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 1.3% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($10,125 vs. $10,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($22,545 vs. $20,567)
North Park University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 76 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Viterbo University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,300)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/