by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a North Park degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how North Park measures up.
North Park is ranked #1,597 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Illinois, it ranks #76 of 112 for value.
Among the majors North Park offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #5 of 12 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #23 of 27 |
| Business Administration / Management | #76 of 194 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | #76 of 194 |
| Physical Education | #119 of 264 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | #122 of 237 |
| Biology | #124 of 273 |
| Teacher Education | #154 of 286 |
| Marketing | #257 of 542 |
| Health & Physical Education | #302 of 757 |
Read the full North Park value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
North Park University is ranked #39 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #76 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the North Park financial aid page to be sure.
North Park University is ranked #1,597 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, North Park University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at North Park costs about $17,506. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $70,024 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $44,848 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,948 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,506 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $70,024 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the North Park net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What North Park costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a North Park degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $179,392 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,024 | #1,597 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,792 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $179,392 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,024 | #76 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,792 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at North Park shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,309 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,518 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,712 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,776 |
| Over $110K | $23,154 |
About 98% of North Park undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,501 per year. Get more details on the North Park financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the North Park net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.