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Overview |
North Central University | USD | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
North Central University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Central University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Central University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 43% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or USD?
- North Central University is 249.2% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($27,140.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at North Central University than University of South Dakota ($27,140.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than North Central University ($18,378 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 8.7% lower than costs at North Central University ($8,224 vs. $8,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central University than University of South Dakota (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central University students is 177.1% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($17,481 vs. $6,308)
North Central University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or North Central University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 25 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than North Central University (90.8%)
North Central University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central University or USD? 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 USD and North Central University.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than North Central University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $14,900 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $33,300)
- University of South Dakota and North Central University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Dakota and North Central University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/