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Elmhurst College Loyola Lewis University Benedictine University Carroll University Loras College Bradley Augustana UIC Wisconsin Carthage Lake Forest College| North Central College | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Central College | SNC | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
North Central College | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | SNC | ||
| 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
- North Central College is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 1,882 students)
North Central College vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or SNC?
- North Central College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than SNC for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at North Central College than Saint Norbert College ($42,866.00 vs. $42,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than SNC ($25,285 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 1.7% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,998 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Saint Norbert College ($30,776 vs. $28,627)
North Central College vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is the same at SNC (1125)
- Incoming North Central College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or SNC? 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 SNC and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than North Central College (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $2,000 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $48,900)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/