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Overview |
North Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $15,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $14,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 70 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 61.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1100/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $160 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
North Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 53% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 206 students)
North Central College vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Emmaus Bible College?
- North Central College is 116.5% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.5% higher at North Central College than Emmaus Bible College ($42,866.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than North Central College ($15,521 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 32.6% lower than costs at North Central College ($9,050 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Emmaus Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 107.2% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($30,776 vs. $14,856)
North Central College vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 56 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Emmaus Bible College (3.58)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $17,200 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $9,491 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $25,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($160 vs. $258)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/