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Overview |
North Central College | IU East | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
North Central College | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
North Central College | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
North Central College | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or IU East?
- North Central College is 489.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at North Central College than Indiana University East ($42,866.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than North Central College ($8,837 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 27.5% lower than costs at North Central College ($9,412 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 290.9% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($30,776 vs. $7,874)
North Central College vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 164 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or IU East? 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 IU East and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Indiana University East (64% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $16,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/