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Overview |
North Central College | BSU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
North Central College | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Central College | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Central College | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or BSU?
- North Central College is 408.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at North Central College than Ball State University ($42,866.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than North Central College ($12,615 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 10% lower than costs at North Central College ($10,904 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 169.5% larger than aid received Ball State University ($30,776 vs. $11,418)
North Central College vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 55 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at BSU (3.52)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or BSU? 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 BSU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Ball State University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $6,400 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University and North Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Ball State University and North Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/