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Overview |
North Central College | OC | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
North Central College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
North Central College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
North Central College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | OC | ||
| 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
- North Central College is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 2,537 students)
North Central College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or OC?
- North Central College is 74.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at North Central College than Oklahoma Christian University ($42,866.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than North Central College ($20,237 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 44.9% lower than costs at North Central College ($8,280 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 74.9% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($30,776 vs. $17,601)
North Central College vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 7 points higher than at OC (1118)
- Incoming North Central College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or OC? 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 OC and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $7,100 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $1,348 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,000)
- OC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/