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Overview |
North Central College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
North Central College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $226 |
Diversity |
North Central College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
North Central College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- North Central College is 310.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at North Central College than University of Missouri Columbia ($42,866.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than North Central College ($19,889 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 10.2% lower than costs at North Central College ($10,890 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 166.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($30,776 vs. $11,545)
North Central College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 78 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than North Central College (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $5,300 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,900)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/