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Elmhurst College Loyola Lewis University Benedictine University Bradley Augustana UIC Carthage Lake Forest College Aurora University Milikin| North Central College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Central College | CBU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,114 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,114 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,434 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,190 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,619 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,241 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1280 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
North Central College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 2,043 students)
North Central College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or CBU?
- North Central College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($44,114.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at North Central College than Christian Brothers University ($44,114.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than North Central College ($17,068 vs. $24,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 15.9% lower than costs at North Central College ($10,731 vs. $12,434)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($30,619 vs. $29,076)
North Central College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 20 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than North Central College (58.3%)
North Central College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or CBU? 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 CBU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Christian Brothers University (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $1,700 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU 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/