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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU ISU Northwestern| Illinois Institute of Technology | North Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | North Central University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $27,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $27,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $23,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $17,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
IIT | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 544 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 950/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
IIT | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
IIT | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 47% | ||
Campus |
IIT | North Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 992 students)
IIT vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or North Central University?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 79.3% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at IIT than North Central University ($48,670.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central University than IIT ($23,374 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 74.2% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($8,940 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than North Central University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 130.2% larger than aid received North Central University ($40,243 vs. $17,481)
IIT vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 227 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming IIT students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT or North Central University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between North Central University and IIT.
- The graduation rate at IIT is higher than North Central University (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $46,000 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/