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Overview |
North Central University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
North Central University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
North Central University | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Central University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 24% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 28% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Stritch than North Central University ($34,744.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than North Central University ($20,002 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 0.4% lower than costs at North Central University ($8,900 vs. $8,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than North Central University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 64% larger than aid received North Central University ($28,670 vs. $17,481)
North Central University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or North Central University .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 4 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming North Central University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than North Central University (90.8%)
North Central University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and North Central University.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than North Central University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $19,200 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/