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Overview |
North Central College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
North Central College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central College is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 2,456 students)
North Central College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than North Central College ($44,330.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than North Central College ($24,379 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 19.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,998 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Mount St Mary's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 17.5% larger than aid received North Central College ($36,155 vs. $30,776)
North Central College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 112 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Mount St. Mary's University? 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 Mount St. Mary's University and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than North Central College (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $7,200 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/