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Overview |
North Central College | UC | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
North Central College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Central College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
North Central College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
North Central College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | UC | ||
| 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or UC?
- North Central College is 272.8% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at North Central College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($42,866.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than North Central College ($20,149 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 7.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,998 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 252.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($30,776 vs. $8,733)
North Central College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 40 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or UC? 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 UC and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $3,300 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- UC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/