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Overview |
North Central College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1130/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
North Central College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Central College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 62% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Cedarville University?
- North Central College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at North Central College than Cedarville University ($42,866.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than Cedarville University ($25,285 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 42.8% lower than costs at North Central College ($8,400 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 56.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,776 vs. $19,637)
North Central College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 44 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than North Central College (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/