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Overview |
North Central College | BC | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
North Central College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | BC | ||
| 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
- North Central College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 1,421 students)
North Central College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or BC?
- North Central College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at North Central College than Bridgewater College ($42,866.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than North Central College ($19,332 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 15.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,998 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 10.9% larger than aid received North Central College ($34,142 vs. $30,776)
North Central College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 91 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or BC? 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 BC and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Bridgewater College (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $5,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,100)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/