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Overview |
North Central College | UE | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central College | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Central College | UE | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
North Central College | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 33% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (2,695 students vs. 2,017 students)
North Central College vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or UE?
- North Central College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at North Central College than University of Evansville ($42,866.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than North Central College ($19,301 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 15.4% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,998 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Central College as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 10.7% larger than aid received North Central College ($34,067 vs. $30,776)
North Central College vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 32 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming UE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or UE? 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 UE and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than University of Evansville (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $2,900 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,000)
- North Central College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- North Central College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/