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Overview |
North Central College | AMU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
North Central College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
North Central College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
North Central College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 66% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | AMU | ||
| 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
- North Central College is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 1,310 students)
North Central College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or AMU?
- North Central College is 70.3% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at North Central College than Ave Maria University ($42,866.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than North Central College ($21,078 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 11.7% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,998 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 44.2% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($30,776 vs. $21,341)
North Central College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 27 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at AMU (3.6)
- North Central College has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than AMU (44.2%)
North Central College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or AMU? 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 AMU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Ave Maria University (64% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $2,572 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $25,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/