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Overview |
EIU | North Central College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $258 |
Diversity |
EIU | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
EIU | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,695 students)
EIU vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or North Central College?
- North Central College is 341.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.2% higher at North Central College than Eastern Illinois University ($42,866.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than North Central College ($13,380 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 11% lower than costs at North Central College ($10,812 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as North Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 161.4% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($30,776 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 115 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at EIU (3.39)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than North Central College (60.9%)
EIU vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Eastern Illinois University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $5,400 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $25,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/