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Overview |
North Central College | Earlham | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #349 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | earlham.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Earlham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,114 | $50,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,114 | $50,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,434 | $13,193 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,190 | $26,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,619 | $38,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Earlham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,241 | 1,765 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 1,310 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1280 | 1178/1363 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
North Central College | Earlham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Earlham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Earlham | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
North Central College | Earlham | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 56% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Earlham | ||
| 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 696 students)
North Central College vs. Earlham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Earlham?
- Earlham College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $44,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Earlham than North Central College ($50,970.00 vs. $44,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than Earlham ($24,190 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 6.1% lower than costs at Earlham College ($12,434 vs. $13,193)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Earlham College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 24.5% larger than aid received North Central College ($38,111 vs. $30,619)
North Central College vs. Earlham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Earlham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Earlham or North Central College .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than North Central College (58.3%)
North Central College vs. Earlham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Earlham? 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 Earlham and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than North Central College (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,100)
- North Central College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/