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Overview |
North Central College | Oakland | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
North Central College | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Oakland?
- North Central College is 196.1% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at North Central College than Oakland University ($42,866.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than North Central College ($15,161 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 7.2% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,192 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 215.5% larger than aid received Oakland University ($30,776 vs. $9,755)
North Central College vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 55 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Oakland? 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 Oakland and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Oakland University (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University and North Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Oakland University and North Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/