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Overview |
North Central College | JCU | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
North Central College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
North Central College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at JCU than North Central College ($45,490.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than JCU ($25,285 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 10% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,998 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 1.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($30,776 vs. $30,415)
North Central College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 2 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming North Central College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or JCU? 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 JCU and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than North Central College (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $8,700 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- North Central College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/