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Overview |
North Central University | HSU | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Central University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Central University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 3% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at HSU than North Central University ($30,694.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than North Central University ($22,636 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 11.6% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($8,940 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 29.8% larger than aid received North Central University ($22,695 vs. $17,481)
North Central University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or North Central University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 6 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming North Central University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than HSU (88.2%)
North Central University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central University or HSU? 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 HSU and North Central University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than North Central University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $13,300 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,989)
- North Central University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/