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Overview |
DePaul | North Central College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 2,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #349 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $44,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $44,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $12,434 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $24,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $30,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 5,241 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 3,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1065/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
DePaul | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 2,856 students)
DePaul vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or North Central College?
- North Central College is 1% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($44,114.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at North Central College than DePaul University ($44,114.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than DePaul ($24,190 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 48.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,434 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 10.2% larger than aid received DePaul University ($30,619 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than North Central College (58.3%)
DePaul vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than North Central College (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $8,000 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/