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Overview |
GSU | North Central College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 1, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $258 |
Diversity |
GSU | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
GSU | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GSU | North Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 2,695 students)
GSU vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or North Central College?
- North Central College is 470.6% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.3% higher at North Central College than Governors State University ($42,866.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than North Central College ($9,833 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 9.1% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,000 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as North Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 156.7% larger than aid received Governors State University ($30,776 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 214 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- North Central College has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $6,300 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $25,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/