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CofC Elmhurst College Loyola Lewis University Benedictine University PC Coastal Carolina Bradley Augustana GWU UIC Clemson| North Central College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Central College | CSU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Central College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
North Central College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 23% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or CSU?
- North Central College is 45.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at North Central College than Charleston Southern University ($42,866.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than North Central College ($17,536 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 6.6% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,250 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($30,776 vs. $26,417)
North Central College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 95 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or CSU? 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 CSU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Charleston Southern University (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $9,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,800)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/