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Overview |
North Central College | Iowa | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
North Central College | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $223 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
North Central College | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 45% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Iowa | ||
| 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Iowa?
- North Central College is 392.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at North Central College than University of Iowa ($42,866.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than North Central College ($19,587 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 4.5% lower than costs at North Central College ($11,476 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 209% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($30,776 vs. $9,959)
North Central College vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 39 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Iowa? 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 Iowa and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than North Central College (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $10,900 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,900)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($223 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/