North Park University vs Elmhurst University

North Park University and Elmhurst University, 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, while Elmhurst, a private university, emphasizes academic excellence and global engagement. With acceptance rates of 75% and 78%, respectively, both universities offer accessible pathways to higher education. While North Park's student body is predominantly undergraduate, Elmhurst boasts a significant graduate population. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Elmhurst University	North Park University
Overview
Location	Elmhurst, Illinois	Chicago, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	70.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.3%	67.1%
Application fees
SAT range	1013 - 1220	890 - 1162
ACT range	22 - 29	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	29.0%	19.0%
Students submitting ACT score	9.0%	6.0%
Total number of applicants	3,762	4,053
Total number of admissions given out	2,682	2,721
Admitted students who chose to enroll	531	464
Yield rate	19.8%	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	$55,536	$47,375
Average net price	$24,018	$20,260
Tuition	$39,100	$32,380
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,428 Meal plan: $4,544	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)	99.0% Average amount $25,993	100.0% Average amount $19,942
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,287	60.0% Average amount $5,488
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $15,454	4.0% Average amount $11,842

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,914 Men 38.5% Women 61.5%	1,849 Men 40.5% Women 59.5%
Graduate students	604 Men 33.8% Women 66.2%	900 Men 39.6% Women 60.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	19.9%
International students	2.2%	5.6%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	964	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	Health Professions Business Education Psychology Visual & Performing Arts	Business Health Professions Education Psychology Theology
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	68.4%	61.2%
Dropout rate	31.6%	38.5%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,839 Year 2: $81,997 Year 3: $88,790 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,792 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $86,731 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,229 Year 2: $63,832 Year 3: $66,861 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,535 Year 2: $54,209 Year 3: $65,150 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,244 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $64,665 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,014 Year 2: $51,690 Year 3: $60,665 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $59,776 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,970 Year 2: $36,401 Year 3: $54,414 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,672 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $54,289 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,194 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $48,489	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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