- Both North Park University and Principia College are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- North Park University has more expensive tuition of $35,325 than Principia College ($33,280).
- North Park University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.73% than Principia College (91.04%).
- North Park University is larger with 2,660 students than Principia College (323 students).
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| #19 in Illinois | Rankings | #123 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Elsah, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,325 | Undergraduate | $33,280 |
| $16,191 | Graduate | |
| $19,798 | Financial Aid | $28,378 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 53.73% | Acceptance Rate | 91.04% |
| 14.92% | Yield | 69.67% |
| Test Scores | 1,125 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,660 | Total Students | 323 |
| 1,868 | Undergraduate | 323 |
| 792 | Graduate | 0 |
| 247 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $45,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 935) $5,290 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 530) $6,360 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 125 Full-time 298 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 63 Full-time 12 Part-time |
| 338 Full-time 414 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 250 Full-time 20 Part-time |
| $70,356 for Faculties $62,121 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,003 for Faculties $62,176 Part-time |