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Overview |
North Central College | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Naperville, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,695 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentralcollege.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central College | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,866 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,866 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,285 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,776 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
North Central College | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,099 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 3,104 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central College | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central College | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
North Central College | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Central College | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 37% | ||
Campus |
North Central College | Kentucky | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than North Central College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 2,695 students)
North Central College vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central College or Kentucky?
- North Central College is 272.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at North Central College than University of Kentucky ($42,866.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than North Central College ($18,693 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 22.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,998 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 118.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($30,776 vs. $14,114)
North Central College vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central College or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or North Central College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 18 points higher than at North Central College (1125)
- Incoming North Central College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than North Central College (60.9%)
North Central College vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central College or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and North Central College.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than University of Kentucky (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $2,100 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,900)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/