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Overview |
North Central College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
North Central College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Otterbein 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 Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 2,458 students)
North Central College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Otterbein University?
- North Central College is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at North Central College than Otterbein University ($42,866.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than North Central College ($22,661 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 0.1% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,988 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 27.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($30,776 vs. $24,060)
North Central College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 5 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming North Central College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Otterbein University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,800)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/