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Overview |
North Central College | Dort | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $27,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $21,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 1,294 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
North Central College | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 50% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Dort | ||
| 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 Dort based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 1,861 students)
North Central College vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Dort?
- North Central College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at North Central College than Dordt College ($42,866.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than Dort ($25,285 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 9.2% lower than costs at North Central College ($10,990 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Dordt College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 40.4% larger than aid received Dordt College ($30,776 vs. $21,920)
North Central College vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 34 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming Dort students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Dort? 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 Dort and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Dordt College (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/