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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU Elmhurst College UT Dallas| North Central College | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Central College | ISU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
North Central College | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1090/1350 | ||
| 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 | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
North Central College | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
North Central College | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 45% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or ISU?
- North Central College is 394% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at North Central College than Iowa State University ($42,866.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than North Central College ($15,310 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 28.2% lower than costs at North Central College ($9,358 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 178.7% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($30,776 vs. $11,043)
North Central College vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 17 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming North Central College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or ISU? 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 ISU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than North Central College (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,900)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $1,132 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($23,868 vs. $25,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/