North Central College vs. Saint Louis University

Comparable Facts

Compare North Central College in Naperville, IL with Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Saint Louis University is larger than North Central College based on total student enrollment (17,059 students vs. 3,003 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• North Central College is located in Naperville, IL (Midsize City setting); Saint Louis University is in Saint Louis, MO (Large City setting).
• North Central College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Saint Louis University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: North Central College 12:1; Saint Louis University 9:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 3.9% lower than at Saint Louis University ($14,688 vs. $15,280).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.9% higher at Saint Louis University than at North Central College (about $10,034 more per year; $55,760 vs. $45,726).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at North Central College as at Saint Louis University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University students is 31.1% larger than aid received by North Central College students ($44,657 vs. $34,056).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at Saint Louis University than at North Central College (28 vs. 26, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both North Central College and Saint Louis University.
• Typical fall application deadline: North Central College Apr 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Saint Louis University average a 3.95 high school GPA, 0.35 higher than at North Central College (3.6).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.6% at North Central College vs. 13.9% at Saint Louis University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, North Central College graduates have a $1,000 lower median loan debt than Saint Louis University graduates ($25,000 vs. $26,000).
• Among borrowers, North Central College graduates have an estimated $10 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Saint Louis University graduates ($258 vs. $268).
• More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University students, three years after graduation (74% vs. 74%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.