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Chicago, IL · Bourbonnais, IL
| North Park University | Olivet Nazarene University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,948/yr | $20,729/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,845/yr | $17,232/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,500 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,843/yr | $15,056/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,067/yr | $18,019/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,208/yr | $23,218/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,964/yr | $25,580/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $270/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,090/yr | $11,090/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,405/yr | $17,680/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,050/yr | $850/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,500/yr | $4,845/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $44,172/yr | $51,981/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,710/yr | $38,900/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $36,710/yr | $38,900/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 44% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 63% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 69% | 56% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 950–1220 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1117 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–26 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,468 | 4,426 |
| Students accepted | 2,526 | 2,961 |
| Students who enrolled | 455 | 649 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 34% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 16% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 58% | 61% |
| Freshmen who come back | 62% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,572/yr | $53,213/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,927–$81,814 | $34,206–$80,621 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 67% |
| Black students graduating | 38% | 25% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 51% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,326/yr | $49,278/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 53% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 54% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 48% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,586/yr | $53,428/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 37% · Health Professions 14% · Education 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 15% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 37% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Education — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $105,596/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $102,373/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,818 | 2,603 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 716 | 628 |
| Average professor pay | $8,245/mo | $7,582/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 46% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $45,181 | $66,010 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (small) |
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bourbonnais, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1891 | 1907 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 12% | 2.1% |
| Men | 44% | 46% |
| Women | 56% | 54% |
| White students | 28% | 59% |
| Black students | 11% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 35% | 13% |
| Asian students | 8.1% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.8% | 12% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 37% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,612/yr | $8,761/yr |
| Endowment | $108.3M | $68.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 935 | 2,690 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,450/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,825/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Church of the Nazarene |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 463 | 654 |
| Athletic scholarships | $16,500 | $5.0M |
| Athletics budget | $4.4M | $8.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.4M | $9.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $64,911 | $36,936 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.