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Overview |
North Central College | SU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Central College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Central College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
North Central College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or SU?
- North Central College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at North Central College than Shenandoah University ($42,866.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than SU ($25,285 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 6.8% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,230 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 31.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($30,776 vs. $23,467)
North Central College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 120 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or SU? 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 SU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Shenandoah University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $600 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University and North Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and North Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/