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Overview |
NNU | North Park University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 890/1162 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
NNU | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 18% | ||
Campus |
NNU | North Park University | ||
| 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 NNU based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or North Park University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at NNU than North Park University ($35,548.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than NNU ($19,029 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 3.7% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,125 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($22,545 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or North Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Park University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 42 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than North Park University (68%)
NNU vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or North Park University? 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 North Park University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is the same as at North Park University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $3,600 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- NNU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/