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Overview |
North Central College | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
North Central College | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $209 |
Diversity |
North Central College | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Central College | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or IU Southeast?
- North Central College is 489.3% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast 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 Southeast ($42,866.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than North Central College ($8,264 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 9% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,012 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 323.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($30,776 vs. $7,262)
North Central College vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 170 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Indiana University Southeast (64% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $10,600 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,739 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($20,261 vs. $25,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($209 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/