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Overview |
North Central University | BC | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Central University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Central University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 24% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 43% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at BC than North Central University ($38,800.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than North Central University ($19,332 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 54.7% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($8,940 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 95.3% larger than aid received North Central University ($34,142 vs. $17,481)
North Central University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or North Central University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 10 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than BC (90.4%)
North Central University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central University or BC? 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 BC and North Central University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than North Central University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $9,800 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/