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Overview |
North Park University | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
North Park University | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Park University | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Wartburg College | ||
| 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 Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,444 students)
North Park University vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Wartburg College than North Park University ($46,740.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Wartburg College ($19,029 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 1.5% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($10,125 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Wartburg College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 60.4% larger than aid received North Park University ($36,157 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 91 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Wartburg 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 Wartburg College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than North Park University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $1,500 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/