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Overview |
UT | North Central College | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UT | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $258 |
Diversity |
UT | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UT | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UT | North Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 2,695 students)
UT vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or North Central College?
- North Central College is 42.7% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at North Central College than The University of Tampa ($42,866.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than UT ($25,285 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 1.4% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,998 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as North Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 119.3% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($30,776 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or North Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central College or UT .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 33 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UT (3.5)
- North Central College has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or North Central College? 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 North Central College and UT.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than The University of Tampa (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $2,900 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,557)
- North Central College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/