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Overview |
North Park University | Peace College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 713 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 1033/1151 | ||
| 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 | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $248 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
North Park University | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Peace 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 Peace College based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 713 students)
North Park University vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Peace College?
- North Park University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at North Park University than William Peace University ($33,350.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Peace College ($19,029 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 18.9% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,125 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 12.2% larger than aid received North Park University ($25,295 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at North Park University (1014) is 146 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming North Park University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Peace College (63.2%)
North Park University vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Peace 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 Peace College and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than William Peace University (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,250)
- Peace College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($248 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/