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Overview |
North Central College | BGSU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,114 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,114 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,434 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,190 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,619 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
North Central College | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,241 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1280 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Central College | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
North Central College | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 2,856 students)
North Central College vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or BGSU?
- North Central College is 279.9% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($44,114.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.1% higher at North Central College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($44,114.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than North Central College ($20,987 vs. $24,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 5.5% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,784 vs. $12,434)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 248.1% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($30,619 vs. $8,795)
North Central College vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 113 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at BGSU (3.6)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than North Central College (58.3%)
North Central College vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or BGSU? 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 BGSU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $5,300 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,600)
- North Central College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU 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/