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Overview |
North Central College | Capital University | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Central College | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Central College | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Capital University | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 2,617 students)
North Central College vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Capital University?
- North Central College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at North Central College than Capital University ($42,866.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than North Central College ($24,439 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 2.6% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,998 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Capital University ($30,776 vs. $28,469)
North Central College vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 8 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming North Central College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Capital University (25)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Capital University? 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 Capital University and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Capital University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,300)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/