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Overview |
North Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
North Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 1,324 students)
North Central College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than North Central College ($43,043.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than North Central College ($23,500 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 6% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,998 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 5.3% larger than aid received North Central College ($32,415 vs. $30,776)
North Central College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 157 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Cedar Crest College (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,800)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- North Central College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/