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Iowa ISU Elmhurst College Loyola Lewis University Benedictine University Bradley Augustana UIC UNOMAHA Carthage Lake Forest College| North Central College | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Central College | UNI | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
North Central College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $213 |
Diversity |
North Central College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Central College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or UNI?
- North Central College is 428.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at North Central College than University of Northern Iowa ($42,866.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than North Central College ($15,782 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 28.4% lower than costs at North Central College ($9,343 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 380% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($30,776 vs. $6,412)
North Central College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 75 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or UNI? 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 UNI and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than North Central College (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $1,200 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/