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Overview |
North Park University | WMU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
North Park University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $275 |
Diversity |
North Park University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Park University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than North Park University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,660 students)
North Park University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or WMU?
- North Park University is 129.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at North Park University than Western Michigan University ($33,350.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than WMU ($19,029 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 9.6% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,125 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 230.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($22,545 vs. $6,813)
North Park University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 16 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or WMU? 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 WMU and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than North Park University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $2,300 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,633)
- North Park University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($271 vs. $275)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/