North Park University vs Edgewood College

North Park University and Edgewood College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. North Park, rooted in the Evangelical Covenant Church, fosters a welcoming community with a focus on faith-based learning. Edgewood, guided by the Dominican tradition, emphasizes social justice and service to others. While North Park boasts a higher acceptance rate, Edgewood maintains a slightly smaller student body, fostering a more intimate learning environment. Both universities excel in certain academic areas; North Park is renowned for its nursing and business programs, while Edgewood shines in the fields of education and social work. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including graduation rates, student demographics, and popular majors, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Edgewood College	North Park University
Overview
Location	Madison, Wisconsin	Chicago, Illinois
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	70.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	95.5%	67.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	890 - 1162
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		19.0%
Students submitting ACT score		6.0%
Total number of applicants	1,198	4,053
Total number of admissions given out	1,144	2,721
Admitted students who chose to enroll	257	464
Yield rate	22.5%	17.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,578	$47,375
Average net price	$27,679	$20,260
Tuition	$32,600	$32,380
Room & board	$12,050	Room/dormitory: $5,160 Meal plan: $5,430
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $18,632	100.0% Average amount $19,942
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $6,401	60.0% Average amount $5,488
Students taking out private loans	19.0% Average amount $14,472	4.0% Average amount $11,842

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,233 Men 31.8% Women 68.2%	1,849 Men 40.5% Women 59.5%
Graduate students	661 Men 24.5% Women 75.5%	900 Men 39.6% Women 60.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	19.9%
International students	1.2%	5.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	595	975
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Illinois Michigan Minnesota Indiana Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences	Business Health Professions Education Psychology Theology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	61.7%	61.2%
Dropout rate	5.7%	38.5%
Transferred out	31.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $74,770 Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $94,875 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,175 Year 2: $65,812 Year 3: $72,161 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,430 Year 2: $44,091 Year 3: $52,312 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,250 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $51,092 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,627 Year 2: $40,179 Year 3: $48,927 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,398 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $48,167 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,660 Year 2: $40,647 Year 3: $42,059 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,447 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $40,909 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $40,433 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,131 Year 2: $40,635 Year 3: $40,107	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $91,035 Year 2: $101,701 Year 3: $102,196 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,814 Year 2: $63,826 Year 3: $68,658 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,735 Year 2: $58,303 Year 3: $68,598 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,020 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $51,484 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,981 Year 2: $45,584 Year 3: $50,369 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,705 Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: $42,488 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,833 Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: $41,110 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $36,568 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,061 Year 2: $32,094 Year 3: $34,344 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,644 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $31,996

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